Plain-English translation of NCT06549179 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Researchers are validating a screening tool called the Autism Mental Status Examination Scale (AMSE) to see if it can reliably help identify autism spectrum disorder in adults. You would first complete this screening tool with a regular psychiatrist or psychologist, then return to a specialized autism center for a full diagnostic evaluation by experts. The goal is to determine whether this screening tool works well as an initial step in the diagnostic process.
Many adults struggle to get diagnosed with autism because there aren't reliable, easy-to-use screening tools available. This study aims to validate this screening tool so that general doctors can more accurately identify patients who need specialist evaluation.
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You would first meet with a trained psychiatrist or psychologist who is not an autism specialist, where you would complete the screening tool (the AMSE) along with other standard paperwork. Then, between one week and 12 months later, you would return to the specialized autism center for a comprehensive 2-day evaluation (which can be done on consecutive days or spread over up to two months). During this final evaluation, a team of autism experts will give you a definitive diagnosis based on established clinical guidelines.
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