AutismNCT04302753
Autistic Women's Experiences of Self Compassion and Receiving Their Diagnosis in Adulthood
An observational study of Autism, run by University of Sheffield at 1 site in United Kingdom.
Trial summary
Research highlights strong links between self-compassion and mental health, but there is very limited research specifically exploring autistic individual's experiences of self-compassion. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 99 years, women only
- Conditions the study is for
- Autism
- How many people
- 12 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited Kingdom
- Study dates
- 12 Aug 2019to 29 Mar 2021
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 99 years
- Women only
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: Women who have received their diagnosis on the autism spectrum over the age of 18 years old.
Who may be able to join
- Able to consent to participate
- Cisgender female (female at birth and raised as female).
- Speak English fluently
- Received an Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis, aged 18 years old or above
Who cannot join
- Lack capacity to consent to participate in the study
- Unable to speak English fluently
- Have not received an Autism diagnosis
- Have received Autism diagnosis prior to their 18th birthday
- Have an intellectual disability
- Born male
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
United Kingdom1 site
DClin Univeristy of Sheffield
Sheffield, Yorkshire and Humber, S1 2LT
About this study
Research highlights strong links between self-compassion and mental health, but there is very limited research specifically exploring autistic individual's experiences of self-compassion. The process of receiving a diagnosis on the autism spectrum can be complex and autistic women tend to experience several barriers to diagnosis. This study adds to the growing area of research exploring autistic women's experiences of receiving a diagnosis in adulthood. This study employs Interpretative phenomenological analysis to explore if receiving a diagnosis of Autism influences women's perceptions of self-compassion. The findings may inform client-centred practices in health care settings and potentially present positive aspects of autism diagnosis.
- Conditions
- Autism
- Keywords
- Autism, Self compassion
- Medical subject headings
- Autistic Disorder
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Experience of receiving ASD diagnosis in adulthood based on semi structured interviews
Participants' experience of receiving ASD diagnosis in adulthood based on semi structured interviews, completed in one interview.
Measured: day one
Secondary outcomes (1)
Experience of self-compassion before and after receiving ASD diagnosis based on semi structured interviews
Participants' experiences of self-compassion before and after receiving ASD diagnosis based on semi structured interviews, completed in one interview.
Measured: day one
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted10 Mar 2020
- Study start12 Aug 2019
- Primary completion1 Dec 2020
- Study completion29 Mar 2021
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for AutismStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Case only
- Time perspective
- Retrospective
- Enrolment
- 12 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Sheffield
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04302753
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 164845
- Status last verified
- Mar 2020
- First submitted
- 13 Feb 2020
- Last updated
- 6 May 2021
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: All electronic data including transcripts and audio recordings will be stored in the university data repository, until publication and dissemination of the study is completed. The paper copies of anonymized interview transcripts will be stored in a locked cabinet in the research administration office at the university of Sheffield, for a maximum of six years and then destroyed confidentially.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 6 May 2021. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Autistic Women's Experiences of Self Compassion and Receiving Their Diagnosis in Adulthood
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04302753
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 164845
- Conditions
- Autism
- Keywords
- Autism, Self compassion
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 12 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University of SheffieldUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 12 Aug 2019 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Dec 2020 (actual)
- Study completion
- 29 Mar 2021 (actual)
- First posted
- 10 Mar 2020 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Research highlights strong links between self-compassion and mental health, but there is very limited research specifically exploring autistic individual's experiences of self-compassion. The process of receiving a diagnosis on the autism spectrum can be complex and autistic women tend to experience several barriers to diagnosis. This study adds to the growing area of research exploring autistic women's experiences of receiving a diagnosis in adulthood. This study employs Interpretative phenomenological analysis to explore if receiving a diagnosis of Autism influences women's perceptions of self-compassion. The findings may inform client-centred practices in health care settings and potentially present positive aspects of autism diagnosis.
Study design
- Observational model
- Case only
- Time perspective
- Retrospective
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 99 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Women who have received their diagnosis on the autism spectrum over the age of 18 years old.
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Able to consent to participate
- Cisgender female (female at birth and raised as female).
- Speak English fluently
- Received an Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis, aged 18 years old or above
Key exclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Lack capacity to consent to participate in the study
- Unable to speak English fluently
- Have not received an Autism diagnosis
- Have received Autism diagnosis prior to their 18th birthday
- Have an intellectual disability
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Experience of receiving ASD diagnosis in adulthood based on semi structured interviews
Time frame: day one
Participants' experience of receiving ASD diagnosis in adulthood based on semi structured interviews, completed in one interview.
1 secondary outcome
Experience of self-compassion before and after receiving ASD diagnosis based on semi structured interviews
Time frame: day one
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 6 May 2021.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. All electronic data including transcripts and audio recordings will be stored in the university data repository, until publication and dissemination of the study is completed. The paper copies of anonymized interview transcripts will be stored in a locked cabinet in the research administration office at the university of Sheffield, for a maximum of six years and then destroyed confidentially.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Autism, run by University of Sheffield at 1 site in United Kingdom.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 6 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 6 May 2021. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United Kingdom. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Experience of receiving ASD diagnosis in adulthood based on semi structured interviews (time frame: day one). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 6 May 2021; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 8 Nov 2026.