Plain-English translation of NCT05786898 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing a brain training method called NEAR-TSA, which has been adapted specifically for people with autism spectrum disorder. The program combines cognitive exercises (like memory and attention tasks) with group discussions about social skills and real-world social situations. Researchers want to see whether this approach can help improve thinking abilities and social confidence in teenagers and adults diagnosed with autism.
People with autism often experience challenges with thinking skills like attention, memory, and organization, as well as difficulty with social interactions. This trial exists to see whether a brain training program tailored to autism—including practice with social scripts and peer group support—can address both cognitive and social difficulties in a way that standard brain training programs do not.
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If you are a teenager, you would attend one group session per week for several weeks; if you are an adult, you would attend two sessions per week. Each session lasts about 75 minutes total: 30 minutes of brain exercises on a computer (like memory and attention tasks), 15 minutes discussing strategies with the group, and 30 minutes practicing social skills through guided role-plays and group discussion. You will also complete thinking and social assessments at the beginning, middle, and end of the program to measure any changes.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 8, 2026 · Not medical advice
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