Efficacy of the Korean PEERS® for Preschoolers (PEERS®-PS-K) Social Skills Intervention: A Randomized Controlled Trial for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of the Korean version of the PEERS® for Preschoolers (PEERS®-PS-K), a parent-assisted social skills intervention for preschool-aged children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Participants will be randomly assigned to either the intervention group, receiving the PEERS®-PS-K program, or a wait-list control group. The study focuses on improving social skills, such as making friends and interacting with peers, through structured lessons and parent coaching.

NCT Number	NCT07505290
Lead Sponsor	Seoul National University Bundang Hospital Collaborators: Kyung Hee University Hospital, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital
Conditions	Autism Spectrum Disorder
Enrollment	60 participants
Start Date	2026-02-19
Primary Completion	2027-01-31 (estimated)
Study Completion	2027-03-31 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-04-01