NCT06375226

Autism and Attachment. An Explorative Study of Attachment Styles in Autistic Adults.

Autism Spectrum Disorder and Attachment. An Explorative Study of Attachment Styles in Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorder

• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: —
• Study type: Observational
• Enrollment: 60 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Parnassia Groep · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 65 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

The present study examines the relationship between attachment and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in adults.

Detailed description

Rationale: Previous research on autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attachment has improved understanding of the aetiology and development of the disorder. Research on adults with ASD, however is scarce. The study is focussed on attachment in adults with ASD. Objective: The aim of the current study is to explore attachment styles of adults with ASD and examining the relationship between attachment and ASD. The study requires 60 participants.

Conditions

• Autism Spectrum Disorder

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-03-01
• Primary completion: 2025-11-01
• Completion: 2026-01-01
• First posted: 2024-04-19
• Last updated: 2025-07-31

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Netherlands