AUTISM

This study is testing whether an intensive, center-based therapy called Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT) can improve social communication skills in young children with autism. Researchers are comparing children receiving PRT to a delayed treatment group to see if the therapy help…

This study continues testing CM-AT, a digestive enzyme powder taken three times daily, in children with autism who completed earlier research. Researchers want to see if continued use remains safe and helps reduce autism-related behaviors like irritability and social withdrawal. …

This study aimed to use advanced brain scanning to find the exact spots in the brain that cause seizures in people with hard-to-treat epilepsy. The goal was to create a better, non-invasive map to guide surgeons, potentially helping more people become seizure-free after surgery. …

This study is testing a new computer training program designed to help young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) improve the social skills needed for work. The program uses interactive lessons and simulated conversations with virtual customers and bosses to practice workpl…

This study is testing a new brain training app for children with autism. The app uses a special cap to measure brain activity and gives kids real-time feedback to help them learn to control their own brain patterns. Researchers want to see if this training can improve attention, …

This study is testing whether pregnenolone, a natural brain hormone, can help reduce irritability and sensitivity while improving social communication in people with autism. It involves 40 teens and young adults (ages 14-25) with autism who experience significant irritability. Pa…

This study is testing whether a purified form of CBD, a compound from the cannabis plant, can help reduce severe behavior problems in children with autism. Researchers are enrolling 30 boys, aged 7-14, who struggle with daily aggression, self-harm, or extreme hyperactivity. Each …

This study is testing whether using ChatGPT as a virtual job coach can help adults with autism spectrum disorder prepare for job applications, interviews, and workplace social situations. Researchers will work with 30 participants who will use ChatGPT for one week to practice the…

This study is testing whether sulforaphane, a natural compound found in vegetables like broccoli, can help improve core symptoms of autism. It involves 48 young men with autism who will receive either the compound or a placebo for 18 weeks. The goal is to see if it improves socia…

This study is testing a program called Project AFECT, which provides coaching and guidance to parents right after their young child is diagnosed with autism. It aims to help parents understand the diagnosis, reduce their stress, and connect them to treatment services more quickly…

This study is testing whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique can help reduce depression in teens and young adults with autism. Researchers are comparing a real stimulation treatment to a fake (sham) treatment in 24 participants aged 13-26 who have both autism and depr…

This small pilot study aims to see if data from wearable sensors (like smart watches) can help researchers better understand how a compound called sulforaphane might affect autism symptoms. The study involves 10 young men with autism who are already taking sulforaphane. Researche…

This study aims to understand if children with autism have differences in their spinal posture, balance, and ankle muscle tightness compared to typically developing children. Researchers will measure these physical traits in 36 children, comparing a group with autism to a group w…

This study aims to understand how the body's energy systems, called mitochondria, work in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Researchers are developing a blood test to measure mitochondrial function and see if it relates to autism symptoms and development. The study in…

This study aims to understand how brain activity differs in adults with depression, autism, or both conditions. Researchers will use brain scans and stimulation tests to measure brain inflammation and electrical patterns in 160 participants. The goal is to learn how these brain d…