Autism

This study tested whether adding vaccine discussions to routine behavioral health visits could reduce hesitancy and increase COVID-19 and flu shots among Latinx adults with mental illness. Clinicians used motivational interviewing and could offer a warm handoff to a nurse for vac…

This study tested whether memantine, a medication for Alzheimer's, could improve social skills in youth aged 8-18 with autism or nonverbal learning disability. The trial was stopped early after enrolling only 25 participants. The main goal was to measure changes in social functio…

This study tested a program called 5Minutes4Myself, designed to help caregivers of autistic children (ages 8-21) manage stress and improve their well-being. Participants worked with a coach to create a personalized wellness plan and used a phone app with reminders and mindfulness…

This study aimed to see if taking glutathione by mouth is safe and practical for children and teens with autism. Researchers planned to enroll 24 participants but stopped early with only 6. The goal was to measure changes in behavior and social skills over 12 weeks.

This study aimed to understand why people with autism or schizophrenia sometimes struggle to recognize emotions on faces. Researchers used brain wave recordings (EEG) and eye-tracking to see how participants processed facial expressions. The study included people with autism, sch…

This study aimed to understand why people with autism often feel overwhelmed by sensory input like bright lights or loud noises. Researchers planned to use virtual reality and brain scans to see how the brain reacts to unpleasant visual stimuli. The study was terminated early and…

This study followed 167 adults with mental health issues like anxiety, depression, or sleep problems who visited their primary care doctor. Researchers used health conversations and a blood test to track lifestyle changes and heart disease risks over up to 20 years. The goal was …