Videogame-based Tool for Job Search and Executive Function Improvement in Adults With ASD

Stanford University

Status: Withdrawn

Conditions: Autism Spectrum Disorder

Treatments: Device: Use of Identifor assessment tool and Companion app; Other: Referral to employment agencies

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT05066906

IRB-52313

Details and patient eligibility

About

This study aims to assess the efficacy of Identifor, a strength- based, person-centered, vocational assessment tool to develop a more effective way to identify individual abilities, skills, and interests. Identifor uses computer games specifically designed for young adults with ASD.

Sex: All

Ages: 18 to 55 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• IQ above 60
• Diagnosis of ASD as confirmed by qualified clinician (including Dr. Fung), and if necessary the administration of Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R) and/or Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule-Generic (ADOS-G)
• Age 18 to 55
• Adults who are physically healthy
• able to travel to work independently

Exclusion criteria

• DSM-5 diagnosis of other severe psychiatric disorder such as schizophrenia

Trial design

Primary purpose: Device Feasibility

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: None (Open label)

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0 participants in 2 patient groups

Use of Identifor and Companion+referral to employment agencies

Experimental group

Description:

This group will use the Identifor tool and Companion app for a period of 6 months. They will also receive standard referral to employment agencies.

Treatment:

Device: Use of Identifor assessment tool and Companion app

Other: Referral to employment agencies

Referral to employment agencies

Active Comparator group

Description:

This group will not use the Identifor tool and Companion app. They will only receive standard referral to employment agencies.

Treatment:

Other: Referral to employment agencies