An interventional study of Independent museum visit and Guided museum visits and group discussions in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD, Autism and Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD), sponsored by National Taiwan University Hospital. Recruiting at 1 site in Taiwan. Open to participants aged 18 Years to 50 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-08-17.
Sponsored by National Taiwan University Hospital · Not applicable, Interventional, and Supportive care
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Among 12 studies in Autistic Disorder by National Taiwan University Hospital — 6 open to participants now, 6 under way, none of them phase 3. Autistic Disorder · National Taiwan University Hospital.
Among the 12 studies in Autistic Disorder by National Taiwan University Hospital, this one is one of 4 that started in 2024, is one of 6 with no phase, and was the 12th registered.
1,033 studies on the registry are indexed under Autistic Disorder; 269 are open to participants now.
Browse Autistic Disorder studies →6 of the 12 studies in Autistic Disorder by National Taiwan University Hospital are open now, in 1 country. Recruiting first, the newest first:
National Taiwan University Hospital · Sites in Taiwan
Ages 18–45 · Healthy volunteers
National Taiwan University Hospital · Sites in Taiwan
Ages 18 mo+ · Healthy volunteers
National Taiwan University Hospital · Sites in Taiwan
Ages 20+ · Healthy volunteers
National Taiwan University Hospital · Sites in Taiwan
Ages 20–50 · Healthy volunteers
National Taiwan University Hospital · Sites in Taiwan
Ages 18–45
By country, each count listing its studies:
Of the 183 Autistic Disorder studies recruiting now, 33 (18%) set no upper age limit and 143 (78%) stop at 75 or younger; 148 take children under 18; 56 take healthy volunteers.
This study: 18 Years to 50 Years · all sexes · no healthy volunteers.
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12 studies; the count open now beside each. This study's row is marked.
First in 2007; this study’s year is marked. 4 started in 2024.
This study's planned enrollment of 90 is above the median of 49 across 813 interventional studies indexed under Autistic Disorder.
Median enrollment 63 across the 6 interventional studies, 230 across the 6 observational. Of the 5 that completed or were terminated, 0 (0%) have results posted.
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National Taiwan University Hospital is the lead sponsor of 2,617 studies on the registry; 578 are open to participants now.
Of its 11 completed or terminated interventional studies of FDA-regulated products, 2 (18%) have results posted.
3 of the studies in Autistic Disorder by National Taiwan University Hospital that are under way reach primary completion within a year, 0 of them phase 3. Phase 3 first, then by date:
| Study | Primary completion |
|---|---|
| NCT06816589National Taiwan University HospitalUsing ChatGPT as a Job Coach for Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorder | 2026-12-31 |
| NCT06821646National Taiwan University HospitalInvestigating the Brain's Physiological Responses in Depression and Autism, Using Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and Electroencephalography | 2026-12-31 |
| NCT07134569National Taiwan University HospitalMotor Function Assessment and VR-based Motor Training in Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorder | 2027-07-31 |
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Among the 12 studies in Autistic Disorder by National Taiwan University Hospital, from their registry updates:
Nothing recorded among them since 2026-09-25.
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This study will examine whether visiting the National Taiwan Museum can support the social and emotional well-being of autistic adults.
The research team plans to recruit 90 autistic adults aged 18 to 50 from the Department of Psychiatry at National Taiwan University Hospital. Participants must have average-range intellectual ability and be able and willing to complete the study activities and assessments. People with serious physical or mental health conditions that would prevent full participation will not be included. Participants must also agree to audio and video recording during the activities.
After an outpatient doctor confirms eligibility, participants will complete questionnaires and choose one of three museum participation options:
Each group will include about 30 participants.
For the guided group, each session will last about 90 minutes and include a professional museum tour, a question-and-answer period, time for independent exploration, and a group discussion. Participants will be encouraged to select exhibits that interest them, record their observations, share their thoughts, listen to others, and respond to different viewpoints.
The five planned museum themes include Taiwan's history and identity, relationships between people and nature, architecture and living spaces, human evolution and the future, and attitudes toward money and financial planning. The discussions will explore everyday topics such as stereotypes, personal values, preferred living environments, hopes for the future, and managing money.
Participants will complete questionnaires before and after the program. These questionnaires will assess areas such as autistic characteristics, social communication, empathy, sensory experiences, comfort with social touch, emotional skills, loneliness, anxiety, depression, and anxiety during social interaction. Participants will also rate how enjoyable, comfortable, safe, interesting, and socially engaging they found the museum activities.
The researchers will compare participants' results before and after the program. They will also compare the three participation options to determine whether independent visits, guided group activities, or visiting with a friend produce different outcomes.
The overall goal is to understand whether museum-based activities can be used as a form of social prescribing to improve social participation, emotional well-being, confidence, and quality of life among autistic adults.
This study will evaluate a museum-based social prescribing program for autistic adults with average-range intellectual functioning. Social prescribing is a person-centered approach that connects individuals with nonmedical community resources to support health, well-being, and social participation. Although social prescribing has been applied to people with chronic medical and psychiatric conditions, its effectiveness for autistic adults has not been well established. This study is being conducted through collaboration between the Department of Psychiatry at National Taiwan University Hospital and the National Taiwan Museum.
Approximately 90 autistic adults will be recruited through the outpatient services of National Taiwan University Hospital. After clinical referral and completion of baseline assessments, participants will select one of three museum participation programs, with a target enrollment of approximately 30 participants per group. Because participants choose their preferred program, assignment is nonrandomized.
The three programs are:
The guided program will use permanent museum exhibitions as prompts for social interaction, reflection, and discussion. Proposed themes include stereotypes and personal identity, relationships between people and nature, ideals and realities of living environments, human evolution and the future, and personal attitudes toward money and financial planning. During the discussion period, participants will share observations or photographs from the exhibits, listen to other participants, provide feedback, and express their own perspectives.
Quantitative assessments will be administered before participation and, for selected measures, after completion of the assigned museum program. Baseline assessments will characterize autism-related traits, social responsiveness, sensory processing, sensory sensitivity, attitudes toward social touch, emotional functioning, loneliness, anxiety, depression, and social interaction anxiety. Post-program assessments will focus on changes in emotional functioning, loneliness, anxiety, depression, and social interaction anxiety, as well as satisfaction with the museum experience.
Participants who complete their selected program may also be invited to take part in a focus group lasting approximately 30-60 minutes. The discussion will explore perceived benefits, difficulties, satisfaction, and recommendations for improving the program. Focus groups will be audio- and video-recorded and transcribed for qualitative analysis.
Quantitative analyses will examine within-participant changes in emotional intelligence, loneliness, anxiety, depression, and social interaction anxiety. Differences among the three participation programs will also be evaluated, including differences in activity satisfaction and changes from baseline. Exploratory analyses will examine whether baseline autism-related, social, and sensory characteristics are associated with program response. Qualitative data will be summarized thematically to identify perceived benefits and areas requiring improvement.
All research records will be identified by study code rather than participant name. Paper records will be stored in locked cabinets, and electronic files, including audio and video recordings, will be stored on password-protected computers. Study data will be retained for 20 years and then destroyed according to institutional procedures.
1,033 studies on the registry are indexed under Autistic Disorder; 269 are open to participants now.
This study's planned enrollment of 90 is above the median of 49 across 813 interventional studies indexed under Autistic Disorder.
Browse Autistic Disorder studies →National Taiwan University Hospital is the lead sponsor of 2,617 studies on the registry; 578 are open to participants now.
Of its 11 completed or terminated interventional studies of FDA-regulated products, 2 (18%) have results posted.
Compared within Autistic Disorder, this study's primary condition as ClinicalTrials.gg classifies it; the registry's first condition term is Autism Spectrum Disorder. The counts are of registry records indexed under each term, refreshed daily. How we classify →
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Will visit the museum independently on one occasion
Behavioral: Independent museum visit
Will attend five structured museum sessions with a group of approximately 10 to 15 participants. Every session will consist of a guided museum visit followed by a facilitated group discussion.
Behavioral: Guided museum visits and group discussions
Will invite a friend or companion of their choice to visit the museum with them
Behavioral: Museum visit with a friend
Visit the museum independently on one occasion
Participants will attend five structured museum sessions. Each group will include approximately 10 to 15 participants. Every session will consist of a guided museum visit followed by a facilitated group discussion.
Participants will invite a friend or companion of their choice to visit the museum with them.
Activity satisfaction
Participants will also complete an activity evaluation based on the University College London Museum Wellbeing Questionnaire. The questionnaire contains 12 items rated on a five-point scale from "never" to "always." It assesses whether participants: Felt happy. Became absorbed in the activity. Felt comfortable and relaxed. Felt safe and secure. Enjoyed the company of others. Enjoyed talking with other people. Found the activity new and interesting. Enjoyed taking part. Found the activity arrangement engaging. Considered the activity entertaining. Felt confident while participating. Experienced a sense of physical and emotional well-being after the activity. Higher scores suggest greater satisfaction.
Time frame: Change from baseline to after the intervention
Loneliness
Measured using the UCLA Loneliness Scale, a 20-item measure of loneliness and perceived social isolation. Participants indicate how often they experience feelings described in each item. Higher scores indicate more loneliness.
Time frame: Change from baseline to after the intervention
Emotional intelligence
The Schutte Emotional Intelligence Scale is a 33-item measure of emotional abilities. It assesses areas such as expressing emotions, understanding one's own emotions, understanding the emotions of others, and using emotions to support problem-solving. Higher scores suggest higher emotional intelligence and functioning.
Time frame: Change from baseline to after the intervention
Social interaction anxiety
The Social Interaction Anxiety Scale is a self-report measure of anxiety experienced during interactions with other people. Participants rate how closely each item reflects their usual experiences. Higher scores indicate greater social interaction anxiety.
Time frame: Change from baseline to after the intervention
Depression
The Beck Depression Inventory is a 21-item questionnaire used to assess the severity of depressive symptoms. Higher scores indicate more severe depressive symptoms.
Time frame: Change from baseline to after the intervention
Anxiety
Measured using the Beck Anxiety Inventory, a 21-item questionnaire that assesses the severity of anxiety symptoms during the previous month. It covers physical symptoms, nervous-system responses, panic-related symptoms, and subjective feelings of anxiety. Higher scores indicate more severe anxiety symptoms.
Time frame: Change from baseline to after the intervention
Autistic characteristics
The Autism Spectrum Quotient is a 50-item questionnaire used to assess autistic characteristics. It may be completed by the participant or an observer. Items are rated using four response options and then converted into binary scores. The total score ranges from 0 to 50, with higher scores indicating more pronounced autistic characteristics.
Time frame: Change from baseline to after the intervention
Empathy
The Empathy Quotient is a 40-item questionnaire used to assess empathy-related abilities. It may be completed by the participant or an observer. Items are rated using four response options and converted into binary scores. Lower total scores indicate greater difficulty with empathy.
Time frame: Change from baseline to after the intervention
Social responsiveness
The Social Responsiveness Scale is a 65-item measure of autistic characteristics that can be observed in everyday social situations. It assesses social awareness, social information processing, reciprocal social communication, social avoidance, and restricted or repetitive behavior. It may be completed by the participant or a caregiver. Higher scores indicate greater social and behavioral difficulties associated with autism.
Time frame: Change from baseline to after the intervention
Sensory processing patterns
The Adolescent/Adult Sensory Profile is a 60-item self-report questionnaire that assesses how individuals respond to sensory experiences in daily life. It covers visual, auditory, tactile, taste and smell, body-position, and activity-related experiences. The measure evaluates four sensory-processing patterns: Low registration. Sensation seeking. Sensory sensitivity. Sensation avoiding.
Time frame: Change from baseline to after the intervention
Sensory perception
The Sensory Perception Quotient is a brief 10-item self-report measure of sensitivity across five sensory systems: vision, hearing, touch, taste, and smell. Each sensory area is assessed using two items. Scores from all items are summed to provide an overall sensory-perception score. Higher scores mean greater sensory perception and sensitivity.
Time frame: Change from baseline to after the intervention
Social touch sensistivity
The Social Touch Questionnaire is a 20-item self-report measure used to assess comfort or discomfort with social touch. Items are rated on a five-point scale. Half of the items are reverse-scored. Total scores range from 0 to 80, with higher scores reflecting greater discomfort or avoidance related to social touch.
Time frame: Change from baseline to after the intervention
Plan to share: Undecided
Started May 2024 (actual). Primary completion is estimated for Dec 2027, 43 months after the start.
Of 355 non-industry interventional studies with no phase under Autistic Disorder, half reached primary completion within 26 months of starting (the median), counting those still running; a quarter within 14 and three quarters within 52. This study's planned 43 months is above that.
Counting every sponsor, half of 367 studies reached it within 26 months; a quarter within 13 and three quarters within 52.
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