AUTISM

This 2-year study is testing whether adding monthly stem cell infusions to a standard glutathione therapy helps improve autism symptoms in children more than the standard therapy alone. About 100 children ages 3-12 with autism will be randomly assigned to receive either the stand…

This 10-week study is testing how well a common ADHD medication (Adderall XR) works for children and teens who have both autism and ADHD. Researchers will use brain scans and symptom checklists to see if the medication improves attention and reduces hyperactivity, and whether it …

This study compares whether a behavioral therapy for autism works better when delivered at a treatment center versus in the child's home. Researchers will enroll 120 young children with autism and significant language delay to receive 16 weeks of therapy in one of these settings …

This study tests an online program to help parents start supporting their toddlers who are showing signs of autism while they wait for a formal diagnosis. The program teaches parents strategies to improve their child's communication, social, and daily living skills. Researchers w…

This study is testing whether coaching parents through video calls is as effective as in-person coaching for improving social and communication skills in toddlers with autism or similar delays. Researchers will work with 188 families, providing twice-weekly coaching sessions for …

This research clinic studies an intensive therapy approach called ACQUIRE Therapy for children with movement difficulties from conditions like cerebral palsy, brain injuries, or stroke. The therapy involves many hours of play-based sessions each week, focusing on helping children…

This study is testing whether a specific, play-based therapy for young autistic children works as well in everyday community clinics as it has in research settings. It will involve 600 children aged 1-5 and their therapists across the US. The goal is to see if this approach impro…

This study is testing whether a specific parent-led technique focused on mutual eye contact can help improve social skills, communication, and daily living skills in young children (16-30 months old) who show early signs of autism. Researchers will compare two versions of a paren…

This study aims to find the best order for parents to learn two different skills to help their young child with autism. It will test whether to start with a social communication program or a behavior management program first, and then adjust the second program based on how well t…

This study is testing whether a proven trauma therapy can be successfully adapted for autistic youth in real-world community mental health clinics. It will enroll 24 autistic children and teens with trauma symptoms, along with their therapists. The main goal is to see if this mod…

This study is testing a 6-month telehealth program designed to teach parents of children with autism how to help manage their child's weight. It will compare this behavioral program to a general health education course. Researchers will follow 150 families for 18 months to see wh…

This study is testing whether a quick, non-invasive eye-tracking test can help identify autism risk in children ages 1 to 4 years. Researchers will measure where and how children look at things during a short session. They will compare these eye-tracking results to standard clini…

This study aims to test if a simple eye-tracking test can help screen 9-month-old infants for autism spectrum disorder and other developmental delays. Researchers will measure how babies look at social scenes during a pediatric visit and track their development until age 2. The g…

This study is testing a new screening tool called SenseToKnow to see how well it can detect autism in children 16 to 36 months old. Parents will use an app on a device to collect information while their child watches videos. The tool's results will be compared to a doctor's exper…

This study is testing whether esomeprazole, a common heartburn medication, might help improve social communication skills in young children with autism. Researchers will give the drug to 25 children aged 2-6 with autism for 12 weeks to see if it makes a difference. The goal is to…

This study is testing a 12-month education and health coaching program for parents of children recently diagnosed with autism. The program focuses on teaching parents about modifiable lifestyle factors like diet and environment. Researchers want to see if this coaching, added to …

This study is testing a new school-based training program designed to help children with ADHD, autism, or dyslexia. The program aims to improve both thinking skills (like memory and focus) and emotional control. Researchers will enroll 288 children aged 6-12 to see if the trainin…

This study is testing whether a 6-week online program teaching magic tricks can help improve social skills and emotional well-being in teenagers with autism. Researchers will compare 60 adolescents who take the virtual magic classes to a waitlist group. The goal is to see if lear…

This study is testing whether the prescription sleep medication zolpidem can help children and teenagers with autism who have trouble sleeping. Researchers will compare the effects of the real medication to a placebo (inactive pill) over 8 weeks. They will measure changes in slee…

This study is testing whether using virtual reality (VR) headsets can help children with high-functioning autism learn to better recognize and understand emotions. Researchers will compare a VR-based training program to the same program taught without the technology. The goal is …

This study is testing whether taking high-dose vitamin B6 supplements can help reduce sensory sensitivity and anxiety in autistic adults. Researchers will compare a group taking the vitamin to a group taking a placebo (inactive pill) over a period of time. The goal is to see if t…

This study is testing whether a prescription sleep medication called suvorexant helps teens with autism who have trouble falling or staying asleep. Researchers will compare the medication to a placebo (inactive pill) in 26 participants over 8 weeks. They'll measure sleep quality …

This study is testing whether adding specific eye contact strategies to a culturally adapted therapy program helps young Hispanic children with autism improve their social communication and daily living skills. Researchers will compare two versions of the therapy—one with eye con…

This study is testing whether parents can learn online coaching techniques to help reduce their autistic child's rigid, repetitive behaviors and anxiety. Researchers will work with 30 families of children aged 6-10 to teach parents specific strategies through telehealth sessions.…

This study is testing two online training programs. Autistic adults receive emotional intelligence training to help with social and relationship skills, while their non-autistic learning partners (like a parent) receive training on how to better support them. The goal is to see i…

This study is testing whether group activities in nature or a climbing gym can help children and teens with conditions like ADHD or autism feel better and function better in daily life. Over 240 participants in Southern Norway will try 12-week programs in school or healthcare set…

This study is testing whether an online training course can effectively teach parents of young children with autism a specific therapy technique called Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT). Researchers want to see if parents can learn to use PRT correctly at home and if this leads to…

This study is testing whether a special cannabis oil can help reduce behavioral challenges and improve social skills in children with autism. For the first two months, some children will receive the oil while others get a placebo, and then all children will receive an active trea…

This study is testing whether diphenhydramine (the active ingredient in Benadryl) can help children with autism spectrum disorder who have trouble sleeping. Researchers will compare the sleep medicine to a placebo in 26 children and teens over 8 weeks, measuring how quickly they …

This study is testing a new therapy program called TUNE In, designed to help adults with autism spectrum disorder improve their social functioning. The program teaches skills for understanding emotions, reducing social anxiety, and navigating social interactions. Researchers will…

This study is testing whether a specific type of talk therapy (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or CBT), when taught to therapists through weekly online expert coaching, works better than standard care for children with autism. It aims to help kids aged 6-14 who struggle with emotion…

This study is testing if a dietary supplement designed to support gut health can help children with autism. Researchers want to see if the supplement, taken daily for one month, can reduce common stomach problems and improve related behaviors like sleep and emotional regulation. …

This study aims to screen and evaluate people to better understand brain and behavior conditions like autism. It will assess up to 5,000 participants, including healthy volunteers and those at risk for disorders, to see if they qualify for other research studies. The screening in…

This study aims to understand if a common, exaggerated speaking style parents use with babies helps autistic toddlers learn new words. Researchers will observe 100 children, with and without autism, as they watch videos and interact with an adult using this style. The main goal i…

This research study aims to understand how stimulating two specific areas of the cerebellum (a part of the brain) affects social skills and flexible thinking. Researchers will use non-invasive brain stimulation and MRI scans on 80 young adults, both with and without autism, to se…

This study aims to better understand balance problems in children with autism. Researchers will use a virtual reality system to precisely measure how 50 children, aged 6 to 10, stand still. They will also check the children's thinking skills to see if balance and brain function a…

This study aims to find the best way to train early intervention therapists who work with young children showing communication delays or signs of autism. Researchers will compare two different training approaches for a proven therapy program called Project ImPACT. The study will …

This study aims to understand how autism affects movement skills like balance and coordination in adults. Researchers will compare 200 adults with and without autism using movement tests and virtual reality training. The goal is to see if specialized training can improve motor fu…

This study aims to find out if brain scans can predict which young children with autism will benefit most from a specific speech therapy. Researchers will scan the brains of 36 children aged 2-5 with autism and language delays. Half will receive the therapy immediately, while the…

This study aims to better understand how sensory experiences, like sensitivity to sound or touch, are connected to social challenges in autism, such as avoiding eye contact. Researchers will observe 480 people with and without autism across different ages, using questionnaires, e…