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Tailored and Transdiagnostic Internetbased Intervention for Autistic Adults (TINA)

18 settembre 2026 aggiornato da: Britta Westerberg, Region Örebro County

The number of individuals receiving an autism diagnosis is increasing, particularly among individuals without co-occurring intellectual disability. This group does not always present with stereotypically autistic characteristics. Instead, the cognitive mechanisms underlying autistic functioning often manifest in less apparent difficulties, such as difficulties with self-acceptance, low self-esteem, stress-related problems, low energy, or anxiety. At the same time, this group is highly heterogeneous in terms of abilities and difficulties, and consequently, their needs also vary.

Over the past decades, it has become increasingly evident that autistic adults have substantial needs for support for psychological distress, while healthcare services have difficulties meeting these needs. This is likely due to a combination of limited resources and a lack of adapted and accessible interventions.

Providing psychological treatment via the internet may be one way of increasing access to healthcare for this population. Internet-based interventions have been shown to be effective in treating mental health problems in other patient populations, and the internet-based format may be well suited to the needs and preferences commonly reported by autistic individuals.

Within this project, we are developing an internet-based treatment for autistic adults aimed at increasing individuals' understanding of themselves and their difficulties, as well as improving self-esteem and self-acceptance. In the longer term, we hope that the treatment may also contribute to improved quality of life and sense of coherence, as well as reduced levels of anxiety and depression.

The treatment is intended for autistic adults experiencing some form of psychological distress. It consists of text-based modules, and participants complete exercises with the support of an individual therapist who guides them through the treatment. If the treatment proves to be effective, our hope is that it can be implemented within Swedish habilitation services as an alternative to face-to-face psychological treatment.

Panoramica dello studio

Stato

Non ancora reclutamento

Condizioni

Intervento / Trattamento

Descrizione dettagliata

Aim and objectives

This study aims to investigate the effects of an individualized internet-based intervention for adults with autism who experience some form of distress that is wholly or partly related to their disability. The intervention aims to increase participants' understanding of themselves from a biopsychosocial perspective, provide them with strategies to manage difficulties associated with autism, and promote greater self-acceptance and self-compassion. In the longer term, the intervention is expected to contribute to improved quality of life and sense of coherence.

Research questions

In this initial pilot study, we aim to investigate the feasibility of the intervention. Specifically, we will examine whether the intervention can be delivered as intended, whether participants understand its content, whether the internet-based platform functions as intended, whether the selected outcome measures are appropriate, whether the observed variability in outcome measures is adequate, and whether participant attrition is acceptable. The findings from this pilot study may also inform a future power analysis for a randomized controlled trial (RCT).

Methods Design

The first planned study is a pilot study with a pre-post design aimed at assessing the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effects of the intervention.

Based on the findings from the pilot study, we plan to conduct an RCT at a later stage to evaluate the efficacy of the intervention compared with a control group.

Intervention

The intervention is text-based and consists of a series of texts organized into modules addressing different themes. All modules contain information about the relevant theme as well as questions for reflection. In several modules, participants are also asked to complete homework assignments, which they submit in writing to a therapist. The participant then receives written feedback from their personal therapist on the submitted assignments within 1-2 working days.

The intervention consists of two parts. The modules in the first part are provided to participants at one-week intervals.

The first part is mandatory and aims to increase participants' self-knowledge. It therefore consists of several modules focusing on increasing participants' knowledge and understanding of themselves, their individual circumstances, behavioral patterns, and difficulties. The underlying premise is that, in order to work with changes that may improve well-being, individuals first need to develop an in-depth understanding of their personal history and circumstances from a biopsychosocial perspective. One purpose of the mandatory part is therefore to enable participants, by the end of this part, to make an informed decision about what they would like to work on during the second part of the intervention.

The intervention is primarily individualized but, during the first part, will be supplemented by regular chat sessions with other participants enrolled in the intervention. The purpose of these chat sessions is to facilitate social peer support and provide participants with a sense of community and recognition through shared experiences. The chat sessions also provide an opportunity for participants to gain insight into other perspectives and to both receive and provide inspiration.

The intervention will be administered using the Stöd och Behandling (SOB) platform. SOB is currently used by several Swedish regions to provide internet-based support and treatment. The platform is free of charge for users.

Outcome measures will be assessed using digital questionnaires administrered through the same platform as the intervention.

Tipo di studio

Interventistico

Iscrizione (Stimato)

25

Fase

  • Non applicabile

Contatti e Sedi

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Contatto studio

Luoghi di studio

Criteri di partecipazione

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Criteri di ammissibilità

Età idonea allo studio

18 anni e precedenti (Adulto, Adulto più anziano)

Accetta volontari sani

No

Sessi ammissibili allo studio

Tutto

Descrizione

Inclusion Criteria:

  • adults (>18 years) with a diagnosis of autism without intellectual disability who experience some form of difficulty or psychological distress related to their autism diagnosis.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • intellectual disability, severe anxiety, severe depression, psychosis, suicidal behavior, suicide risk, or ongoing psychological treatment.

Piano di studio

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Come è strutturato lo studio?

Dettagli di progettazione

  • Scopo principale: Trattamento
  • Assegnazione: N / A
  • Modello interventistico: Assegnazione di gruppo singolo
  • Mascheramento: Nessuno (etichetta aperta)

Armi e interventi

Gruppo di partecipanti / Arm
Intervento / Trattamento
Sperimentale: Participants receiving the intervention

The participants participates in an 18 week internet based, individually tailored and transdiagnostic intervention aiming to enhance self-understanding and self-acceptance.

The intervention is text-based and consists of a series of modules addressing different themes. All modules are provided to participants at one week intervals, and contain information about the relevant theme and questions for reflection. Participants are also asked to complete homework assignments, which they submit in writing to a therapist. The participant then receives written feedback from their personal therapist on the submitted assignments.

The intervention consists of two parts. The first part is mandatory and aims to increase participants' self-knowledge. It therefore consists of several modules focusing on increasing participants' knowledge and understanding of themselves, their individual circumstances, behavioral patterns, and difficulties.

The second part of the intervention consists of a number of optional modules. These modules aim both to further deepen participants' self-knowledge and to provide them with strategies to handle difficulties.

Cosa sta misurando lo studio?

Misure di risultato primarie

Misura del risultato
Misura Descrizione
Lasso di tempo
Self-Compassion
Lasso di tempo: From enrollment until the end of the treatment at week 18, and at follow up at 3 and 6 months

Self assessed Self-Compassion Scale

From enrollment until the end of the treatment at week 18, and at follow up at 3 and 6 months
Self-understanding
Lasso di tempo: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 18 weeks, and at follow up at 3 and 6 months

Self-assessed questionnaire on perceived self-understanding

From enrollment to the end of treatment at 18 weeks, and at follow up at 3 and 6 months
Self-acceptance
Lasso di tempo: From enrollment until the end ot the intervention, and at 3 and 6 week follow-up

Self-assessed questionnaire on perceived self-acceptance

From enrollment until the end ot the intervention, and at 3 and 6 week follow-up

Misure di risultato secondarie

Misura del risultato
Misura Descrizione
Lasso di tempo
Sense of coherence
Lasso di tempo: At enrollment and at the end of the intervention at 18 weeks, and follow up at 3 and 6 months

Self-assessed Sense of coherence questionnaire

At enrollment and at the end of the intervention at 18 weeks, and follow up at 3 and 6 months

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Collaboratori

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Inizio studio (Stimato)

1 aprile 2027

Completamento primario (Stimato)

30 agosto 2028

Completamento dello studio (Stimato)

30 agosto 2028

Date di iscrizione allo studio

Primo inviato

18 settembre 2026

Primo inviato che soddisfa i criteri di controllo qualità

18 settembre 2026

Primo Inserito (Effettivo)

25 settembre 2026

Aggiornamenti dei record di studio

Ultimo aggiornamento pubblicato (Effettivo)

25 settembre 2026

Ultimo aggiornamento inviato che soddisfa i criteri QC

18 settembre 2026

Ultimo verificato

1 settembre 2026

Maggiori informazioni

Termini relativi a questo studio

Altri numeri di identificazione dello studio

  • 26RS4911
  • OLL-1041469 (Altro numero di sovvenzione/finanziamento: Region Örebro County)

Piano per i dati dei singoli partecipanti (IPD)

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NO

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Studia un prodotto farmaceutico regolamentato dalla FDA degli Stati Uniti

No

Studia un dispositivo regolamentato dalla FDA degli Stati Uniti

No

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