Autism Spectrum DisorderNCT07234253
Sexuality and Relationship Education Program for Autistic Young Adults in South Korea
A study testing Our Love, Our Style (OLOS) in people with Autism Spectrum Disorder, run by Korea University at 1 site in South Korea.
Trial summary
The goal of this single-arm clinical trial is to conduct a preliminary evaluation of Our Love, Our Style, a group-based sexuality and relationship education program for autistic young adults in South Korea. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 35 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- What is being tested?
- Our Love, Our Style (OLOS)
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 30 participants
- Where
- 1 siteSouth Korea
- Study dates
- 14 Jan 2025to Mar 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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 35 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- previous medical diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or ASD based on DSM-5 using Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition (ADOS-2)
- Verbal ability sufficient to produce full sentences (i.e. ADOS-2 Module 4 language level)
- Full-Scale IQ equal to or above 70
Who cannot join
- Presence of prominent hallucinations or delusions
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Developing and Evaluating a Culturally Sensitive Sexual Health Education Program for Autistic Young Adults in South Korea With Input From a Community Advisory Board
The goal of this single-arm clinical trial is to conduct a preliminary evaluation of Our Love, Our Style, a group-based sexuality and relationship education program for autistic young adults in South Korea. The study aims to examine the preliminary efficacy of the program by assessing increases in sexuality knowledge, sexual and relationship behaviors, and motivation. It will also evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of implementing the program among Korean autistic young adults.
Participants will receive a 10-session, online, group-based program (90 minutes per session, once a week for 10 weeks) delivered via telehealth. The program is adapted to the Korean cultural context and tailored to the needs of autistic young adults aged 18-35 years. It will cover the following topics: social relationships (e.g., distinguishing types of relationships, apologizing, and refusing), romantic relationships, consent, sexual behavior, reproduction, prevention of sexual harassment, online and social media use related to sexuality, gender, and sexual orientation.
- Conditions
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Being tested
- Our Love, Our Style (OLOS)
- 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.
Our Love, Our Style (OLOS)Behavioural
The intervention will consist of an online, group-based sexuality and relationship education program delivered over 10 sessions (90 minutes per session, once a week for 10 weeks). The program will cover the following topics, adapted to the Korean cultural context and the needs of autistic young adults aged 18-35 years: social relationships (e.g., distinguishing types of relationships, apologizing, and refusing), romantic relationships, consent, sexual behavior, reproduction, prevention of sexual harassment, online and social media use related to sexuality, gender, and sexual orientation.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Intervention Group | Experimental | Autistic young adults will receive a group-based sexuality and relationship education program delivered in a telehealth format over 10 sessions (90 minutes per session, once a week for 10 weeks). The program will cover the following topics: social relationship (e.g., distinguishing types of relationships, apologizing, and refusing), romantic relationships, consent, sexual behavior, reproduction, prevention of sexual harassment, online and social media use related to sexuality, gender, and sexual orientation. Receives: Behavioral: Our Love, Our Style (OLOS) |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Psychosexual Knowledge Test (PKT)
A 37-item multiple-choice test designed to assess a broad range of psychosexual knowledge, from understanding physical terminology to applied sexual and psychological concepts. Each item is scored as True/False
Measured: Baseline (pre-intervention), 1 week post-intervention, and 10 weeks post-intervention (follow-up).
Perceived Knowledge Questionnaire (PKQ)
A 5-item self-report measure evaluating participants' perceived level of sexual health knowledge. Items are answered in a True/False format.
Measured: Baseline (pre-intervention), 1 week post-intervention, and 10 weeks post-intervention (follow-up).
Korean Relationship and Sexuality Scale (KRSS)
A 150-item self-report scale developed to comprehensively evaluate sexual health knowledge and understanding of relationships, corresponding to the content covered in the intervention program. Visual aids are provided to support autistic participants' comfort with visual materials. Each item is rated as Agree or Disagree.
Measured: Baseline (pre-intervention), 1 week post-intervention, and 10 weeks post-intervention (follow-up).
Sexual Desire Inventory-2 (SDI-2)
A 14-item self-report questionnaire measuring the frequency and intensity of sexual desire across various contexts. Items are rated on an 8-point scale ranging from 0 (Not at all) to 7 (More than once a day).
Measured: Baseline (pre-intervention), 1 week post-intervention, and 10 weeks post-intervention (follow-up).
Self-Efficacy in Romantic Relationships Scale
A 12-item scale assessing self-efficacy and beliefs regarding one's ability to maintain and manage romantic relationships. Each item is rated on a 9-point Likert scale from 1 (Strongly disagree) to 9 (Strongly agree).
Measured: Baseline (pre-intervention), 1 week post-intervention, and 10 weeks post-intervention (follow-up).
Sexual and Dating Experiences Questionnaire
A 7-item multiple-choice questionnaire evaluating participants' experiences with various intimate and dating behaviors. Each item is answered as Never, Once or twice, or More than twice.
Measured: Baseline (pre-intervention), 1 week post-intervention, and 10 weeks post-intervention (follow-up).
Sexual Experience Questionnaire (SEQ)
A 12-item instrument assessing the frequency of diverse sexual experiences. Responses are recorded using a four-point frequency scale: Never, Once, A few times, or Many times.
Measured: Baseline (pre-intervention), 1 week post-intervention, and 10 weeks post-intervention (follow-up).
Program Feasibility Survey
This questionnaire will be completed by participants at the end of the intervention program to assess the feasibility of the intervention. It includes items evaluating the practicality and usability of the program (e.g., "The online platform was easy to use," "I was able to find time to complete assigned tasks"). Each item is rated on a 5-point Likert scale (1 = strongly disagree, 3 = neutral, 5 = strongly agree). Scores for each item range from 1 to 5, with higher scores indicating that participants perceived the program as more feasible.
Measured: post-intervention (1 week after the completion of the intervention)
Program Acceptability Survey
This questionnaire will be completed by participants at the end of the intervention program to assess the acceptability and overall satisfaction with the intervention. It includes items evaluating perceived benefits of the sessions (e.g., "I benefited from the sessions with the interventionist"). Each item is rated on a 5-point Likert scale (1 = strongly disagree, 3 = neutral, 5 = strongly agree). Scores for each item range from 1 to 5, with higher scores indicating that participants perceived the program as more acceptable.
Measured: post-intervention (1 week after the completion of the intervention)
Secondary outcomes (8)
Camouflaging Autistic Traits Questionnaire (CAT-Q)
A 25-item self-report questionnaire assessing social camouflaging behaviors used to mask autistic traits. It includes three subscales: Compensation, Masking, and Assimilation.Items are rated on a 7-point Likert scale, and the measure includes reverse-scored items. Total scores range from 25 to 175, with higher scores indicating greater use of camouflaging behaviors. The Compensation subscale ranges from 9 to 63 points, and the Masking and Assimilation subscales each range from 8 to 56 points, with higher scores reflecting more frequent use of the respective camouflaging strategies.
Measured: Baseline (pre-intervention), 1 week post-intervention, and 10 weeks post-intervention follow-up.
Korean-Adolescents/Adults Sensory Profile (K-AASP)
A 60-item self-report measure assessing behavioral responses to everyday sensory experiences among individuals aged 11-65 years. Each item is rated on a 5-point scale from Almost never to Almost always.
Measured: Baseline (pre-intervention)
Beck Depression Inventory (BDI)
A 21-item self-report instrument measuring the severity of depressive symptoms experienced during the past week. Each item is rated on a 0-3 scale, yielding a total score range of 0-63. Higher scores indicate more severe depressive symptoms.
Measured: Baseline (pre-intervention), 1 week post-intervention, and 10 weeks post-intervention follow-up.
Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI)
A 21-item self-report instrument assessing the severity of anxiety symptoms, including cognitive, emotional, and physiological aspects of anxiety and panic. Each item is rated on a 0-3 scale, yielding a total score range of 0-63. Higher scores indicate more severe anxiety symptoms.
Measured: Baseline (pre-intervention), 1 week post-intervention, and 10 weeks post-intervention follow-up.
UCLA Loneliness Scale (Korean Short Form)
An 8-item short form of the UCLA Loneliness Scale assessing perceived loneliness using a 4-point Likert scale (1 = Never to 4 = Often). Higher scores indicate greater loneliness.
Measured: Baseline (pre-intervention), 1 week post-intervention, and 10 weeks post-intervention follow-up.
Loneliness and Social Isolation Scale
A 6-item self-report measure assessing both objective and subjective dimensions of social isolation, including social networks, perceived social support, and loneliness. Each item is rated from 0 to 3.
Measured: Baseline (pre-intervention), 1 week post-intervention, and 10 weeks post-intervention follow-up.
Discrimination and Stigma Scale (DISC-12)
A 34-item measure assessing experiences of stigma and discrimination related to mental health issues. It includes four subdomains: unfair treatment, self-limiting behavior, coping with stigma, and positive discrimination. Each item is rated on a 4-point scale from Not at all to A lot.
Measured: Baseline (pre-intervention)
Relationships, Employment, Autonomy, and Life Satisfaction Scale (REALS)
A self-report measure developed for adults with autism or other intellectual and developmental disabilities. It assesses 19 life domains-including relationships, employment, autonomy, daily living, and satisfaction-using ratings of frequency, support, and satisfaction. The REALS provides several types of response options. Frequency items, used when the key question concerns how often a person engages in a particular behavior, are rated on a 5-point scale from 0 (never) to 4 (often), with higher scores indicating more frequent engagement. Support items, used to understand the level of assistance needed in a domain or the degree to which an individual can perform tasks independently, are rated from 0 to 4, where higher scores indicate greater independence and less need for support. Satisfaction items, which assess how satisfied an individual is with various aspects of their life, are rated on a 0-3 scale, with higher scores reflecting greater satisfaction in that domain.
Measured: Baseline (pre-intervention), 1 week post-intervention, and 10 weeks post-intervention follow-up.
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted18 Nov 2025
- Study start14 Jan 2025
- Primary completion30 Jul 2025
- Study completionMar 2026 (estimated)
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
- 30 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Korea University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- National Research Foundation of Korea, Korean Association for Persons with Autism, Smile Together Foundation
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, So Hyun Kim, Korea University
- Investigators
- Boin Choi, PhD, Study director, Ewha Womans University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07234253
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- IRB-2025-0055-10
- Status last verified
- Nov 2025
- First submitted
- 14 Nov 2025
- Last updated
- 20 Nov 2025
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 20 Nov 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Developing and Evaluating a Culturally Sensitive Sexual Health Education Program for Autistic Young Adults in South Korea With Input From a Community Advisory Board
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07234253
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- IRB-2025-0055-10
- Conditions
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Active, not recruiting
- Enrolment
- 30 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Korea UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- National Research Foundation of Korea, Korean Association for Persons with Autism, Smile Together Foundation
- Study start
- 14 Jan 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 Jul 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- Mar 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 18 Nov 2025 (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 goal of this single-arm clinical trial is to conduct a preliminary evaluation of Our Love, Our Style, a group-based sexuality and relationship education program for autistic young adults in South Korea. The study aims to examine the preliminary efficacy of the program by assessing increases in sexuality knowledge, sexual and relationship behaviors, and motivation. It will also evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of implementing the program among Korean autistic young adults.
Participants will receive a 10-session, online, group-based program (90 minutes per session, once a week for 10 weeks) delivered via telehealth. The program is adapted to the Korean cultural context and tailored to the needs of autistic young adults aged 18-35 years. It will cover the following topics: social relationships (e.g., distinguishing types of relationships, apologizing, and refusing), romantic relationships, consent, sexual behavior, reproduction, prevention of sexual harassment, online and social media use related to sexuality, gender, and sexual orientation.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Intervention Group | Experimental | Behavioral: Our Love, Our Style (OLOS)Autistic young adults will receive a group-based sexuality and relationship education program delivered in a telehealth format over 10 sessions (90 minutes per session, once a week for 10 weeks). The program will cover the following topics: social relationship (e.g., distinguishing types of relationships, apologizing, and refusing), romantic relationships, consent, sexual behavior, reproduction, prevention of sexual harassment, online and social media use related to sexuality, gender, and sexual orientation. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 35 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- previous medical diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or ASD based on DSM-5 using Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition (ADOS-2)
- Verbal ability sufficient to produce full sentences (i.e. ADOS-2 Module 4 language level)
- Full-Scale IQ equal to or above 70
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Presence of prominent hallucinations or delusions
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Our Love, Our Style (OLOS)The intervention will consist of an online, group-based sexuality and relationship education program delivered over 10 sessions (90 minutes per session, once a week for 10 weeks). The program will cover the following topics, adapted to the Korean cultural context and the needs of autistic young adults aged 18-35 years: social relationships (e.g., distinguishing types of relationships, apologizing, and refusing), romantic relationships, consent, sexual behavior, reproduction, prevention of sexual harassment, online and social media use related to sexuality, gender, and sexual orientation. | Behavioural | Intervention Group |
Primary outcome
Psychosexual Knowledge Test (PKT)
Time frame: Baseline (pre-intervention), 1 week post-intervention, and 10 weeks post-intervention (follow-up).
A 37-item multiple-choice test designed to assess a broad range of psychosexual knowledge, from understanding physical terminology to applied sexual and psychological concepts. Each item is scored as True/False
Perceived Knowledge Questionnaire (PKQ)
Time frame: Baseline (pre-intervention), 1 week post-intervention, and 10 weeks post-intervention (follow-up).
A 5-item self-report measure evaluating participants' perceived level of sexual health knowledge. Items are answered in a True/False format.
Korean Relationship and Sexuality Scale (KRSS)
Time frame: Baseline (pre-intervention), 1 week post-intervention, and 10 weeks post-intervention (follow-up).
A 150-item self-report scale developed to comprehensively evaluate sexual health knowledge and understanding of relationships, corresponding to the content covered in the intervention program. Visual aids are provided to support autistic participants' comfort with visual materials. Each item is rated as Agree or Disagree.
Sexual Desire Inventory-2 (SDI-2)
Time frame: Baseline (pre-intervention), 1 week post-intervention, and 10 weeks post-intervention (follow-up).
A 14-item self-report questionnaire measuring the frequency and intensity of sexual desire across various contexts. Items are rated on an 8-point scale ranging from 0 (Not at all) to 7 (More than once a day).
Self-Efficacy in Romantic Relationships Scale
Time frame: Baseline (pre-intervention), 1 week post-intervention, and 10 weeks post-intervention (follow-up).
A 12-item scale assessing self-efficacy and beliefs regarding one's ability to maintain and manage romantic relationships. Each item is rated on a 9-point Likert scale from 1 (Strongly disagree) to 9 (Strongly agree).
Sexual and Dating Experiences Questionnaire
Time frame: Baseline (pre-intervention), 1 week post-intervention, and 10 weeks post-intervention (follow-up).
A 7-item multiple-choice questionnaire evaluating participants' experiences with various intimate and dating behaviors. Each item is answered as Never, Once or twice, or More than twice.
Sexual Experience Questionnaire (SEQ)
Time frame: Baseline (pre-intervention), 1 week post-intervention, and 10 weeks post-intervention (follow-up).
A 12-item instrument assessing the frequency of diverse sexual experiences. Responses are recorded using a four-point frequency scale: Never, Once, A few times, or Many times.
Program Feasibility Survey
Time frame: post-intervention (1 week after the completion of the intervention)
This questionnaire will be completed by participants at the end of the intervention program to assess the feasibility of the intervention. It includes items evaluating the practicality and usability of the program (e.g., "The online platform was easy to use," "I was able to find time to complete assigned tasks"). Each item is rated on a 5-point Likert scale (1 = strongly disagree, 3 = neutral, 5 = strongly agree). Scores for each item range from 1 to 5, with higher scores indicating that participants perceived the program as more feasible.
Program Acceptability Survey
Time frame: post-intervention (1 week after the completion of the intervention)
This questionnaire will be completed by participants at the end of the intervention program to assess the acceptability and overall satisfaction with the intervention. It includes items evaluating perceived benefits of the sessions (e.g., "I benefited from the sessions with the interventionist"). Each item is rated on a 5-point Likert scale (1 = strongly disagree, 3 = neutral, 5 = strongly agree). Scores for each item range from 1 to 5, with higher scores indicating that participants perceived the program as more acceptable.
8 secondary outcomes
Camouflaging Autistic Traits Questionnaire (CAT-Q)
Time frame: Baseline (pre-intervention), 1 week post-intervention, and 10 weeks post-intervention follow-up.
Korean-Adolescents/Adults Sensory Profile (K-AASP)
Time frame: Baseline (pre-intervention)
Beck Depression Inventory (BDI)
Time frame: Baseline (pre-intervention), 1 week post-intervention, and 10 weeks post-intervention follow-up.
Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI)
Time frame: Baseline (pre-intervention), 1 week post-intervention, and 10 weeks post-intervention follow-up.
UCLA Loneliness Scale (Korean Short Form)
Time frame: Baseline (pre-intervention), 1 week post-intervention, and 10 weeks post-intervention follow-up.
Loneliness and Social Isolation Scale
Time frame: Baseline (pre-intervention), 1 week post-intervention, and 10 weeks post-intervention follow-up.
Discrimination and Stigma Scale (DISC-12)
Time frame: Baseline (pre-intervention)
Relationships, Employment, Autonomy, and Life Satisfaction Scale (REALS)
Time frame: Baseline (pre-intervention), 1 week post-intervention, and 10 weeks post-intervention follow-up.
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 20 Nov 2025.
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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.
Boin Choi, PhD study director
Ewha Womans University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Our Love, Our Style (OLOS) in people with Autism Spectrum Disorder, run by Korea University at 1 site in South Korea.
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 1 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: under way, not looking for participants, as of the sponsor's last update on 20 Nov 2025. 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 South Korea. 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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
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?
Psychosexual Knowledge Test (PKT) (time frame: Baseline (pre-intervention), 1 week post-intervention, and 10 weeks post-intervention (follow-up).). The study lists 9 primary outcomes in all. 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 20 Nov 2025.