U.S., April 17 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07533331) titled 'Testing Conversational Agents as a Digital Companion' on April 03.
Brief Summary: There is a need and opportunity to improve the supports, transitions, and life outcomes of people with autism spectrum disorder. Compared to their neurotypical peers, autistic teenagers and adults report poorer mental health and quality of life and have higher rates of unemployment or underemployment and low participation in post-secondary education. Nearly 40% spend little or no time with friends. Although autism awareness has grown considerably in recent decades, much more can be done to improve the life outcomes for people with autism. Cost-effecti...