Autism Spectrum DisorderNCT04773548
Feasibility and Safety of a Virtual-Reality Based Job Interview Training Tool in Teenagers With High-Functioning Autism
A study testing VR-JIT in people with Autism Spectrum Disorder, run by Kessler Foundation at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
The current project involves the application of a VR job training software. We propose to use an interactive VR job interview practice system, Virtual Reality Job Interview Training (VR-JIT), in youths with ASD at the highschool level. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 13 to 18 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- What is being tested?
- VR-JIT
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 12 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- 24 Oct 2018to 24 Oct 2020
- Phase
- Interventional
- 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 13 to 18 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child, Adult
Who may be able to join
- Be between the ages of 13 and 18
- Have a diagnosis of ASD or a typically developing child
- Be able to speak and read English fluently
Who cannot join
- I had a stroke, TBI, or neurologic injury or disease in the past
- I have a history of significant psychiatric illness (like bipolar, schizophrenia, or psychosis)
- I have uncontrolled seizures or other unstable medical complications
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
The current project involves the application of a VR job training software. We propose to use an interactive VR job interview practice system, Virtual Reality Job Interview Training (VR-JIT), in youths with ASD at the highschool level. This system was developed to bolster job interview practice skills and to help reduce anxiety in adults with ASD. However, it has never before been used in individuals under the age of 18. Our hope is that if this program is utilized in individuals while they are still in highschool, we can target those persons before the window for which risk of unemployment appears to be highest for ASD youths, immediately after high school graduation.
- Conditions
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Being tested
- VR-JIT
- Medical subject headings
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
VR-JITOther
Job interview with virtual interviewer
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| VR-JIT | Experimental | Not described Receives: Other: VR-JIT |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Mock Interview Rating Scale; MIRS.
The job interview role-plays are video recorded and later coded on 13 domains by trained raters. The domains include: 1. Overall likeliness to be hired, 2. Being confident, 3. Being positive, 4. Being professional, 5. Showing interest, 6. Being honest, 7. Being depend-able/hardworking, 8. Working well with others, 9. Sharing strengths and skills, 10. Sharing relevant past experiences, 11. Sharing how weaknesses have been improved, and 12. Overall rapport with interviewer.
Primary outcomes from the video ratings are the "overall likelihood to be hired" rating as well as a composite score of "inter-viewee performance" (formed by averaging scores for domains 4, 6, 7, and 13) and a composite of "job-relevant performance" (formed by averaging scores for domains 5, 8, and 9). For exploratory analysis, "personal questions" are measured, by averaging scores for domains 10, 11, and 12. A total interview performance score of items 1-13 is included. A higher score indicated better performance.
Measured: Baseline, Immediate Post-Test
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted26 Feb 2021
- Study start24 Oct 2018
- Primary completion24 Oct 2020
- Study completion24 Oct 2020
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Autism Spectrum DisorderStudies 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
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 12 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Kessler Foundation
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Helen Genova, Kessler Foundation
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04773548
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- R-1036-18
- Status last verified
- Feb 2021
- First submitted
- 25 Feb 2021
- Last updated
- 28 Aug 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 28 Aug 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Feasibility and Safety of a Virtual-Reality Based Job Interview Training Tool in Teenagers With High-Functioning Autism
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04773548
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- R-1036-18
- Conditions
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 12 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Kessler FoundationUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 24 Oct 2018 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 24 Oct 2020 (actual)
- Study completion
- 24 Oct 2020 (actual)
- First posted
- 26 Feb 2021 (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.
The current project involves the application of a VR job training software. We propose to use an interactive VR job interview practice system, Virtual Reality Job Interview Training (VR-JIT), in youths with ASD at the highschool level. This system was developed to bolster job interview practice skills and to help reduce anxiety in adults with ASD. However, it has never before been used in individuals under the age of 18. Our hope is that if this program is utilized in individuals while they are still in highschool, we can target those persons before the window for which risk of unemployment appears to be highest for ASD youths, immediately after high school graduation.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| VR-JIT | Experimental | Other: VR-JIT |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 13 to 18 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Be between the ages of 13 and 18
- Have a diagnosis of ASD or a typically developing child
- Be able to speak and read English fluently
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- I had a stroke, TBI, or neurologic injury or disease in the past
- I have a history of significant psychiatric illness (like bipolar, schizophrenia, or psychosis)
- I have uncontrolled seizures or other unstable medical complications
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| VR-JITJob interview with virtual interviewer | Other | VR-JIT |
Primary outcome
Mock Interview Rating Scale; MIRS.
Time frame: Baseline, Immediate Post-Test
The job interview role-plays are video recorded and later coded on 13 domains by trained raters. The domains include: 1. Overall likeliness to be hired, 2. Being confident, 3. Being positive, 4. Being professional, 5. Showing interest, 6. Being honest, 7. Being depend-able/hardworking, 8. Working well with others, 9. Sharing strengths and skills, 10. Sharing relevant past experiences, 11. Sharing how weaknesses have been improved, and 12. Overall rapport with interviewer. Primary outcomes from the video ratings are the "overall likelihood to be hired" rating as well as a composite score of "inter-viewee performance" (formed by averaging scores for domains 4, 6, 7, and 13) and a composite of "job-relevant performance" (formed by averaging scores for domains 5, 8, and 9). For exploratory analysis, "personal questions" are measured, by averaging scores for domains 10, 11, and 12. A total interview performance score of items 1-13 is included. A higher score indicated better performance.
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 28 Aug 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided
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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?
A study testing VR-JIT in people with Autism Spectrum Disorder, run by Kessler Foundation at 1 site in United States.
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 3 inclusion and 3 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 28 Aug 2026. 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 States. 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?
Mock Interview Rating Scale; MIRS. (time frame: Baseline, Immediate Post-Test). 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 28 Aug 2026.