AUTISM DISORDER

This study will test whether living in a self-contained, AI-managed community (called a Microcity) can improve mental health and reduce addiction in adults with conditions like autism, ADHD, substance use disorders, and behavioral addictions. Up to 1 million participants will liv…

This study tests a short, guided self-help program designed to help parents of autistic children aged 6-17 feel less stressed and more compassionate toward themselves. About 6-8 parents will use a workbook and audio tracks, plus get weekly support calls over 13 weeks. The goal is…

This study tests whether playing a virtual reality game called Electrical Maze can improve sustained attention in neurodivergent children aged 9 to 18, including those with autism, ADHD, or learning differences. Over 6 weeks, 40 participants will play the VR game twice a week for…

This study tests whether a full-spectrum cannabis plant extract called NTI164 can help reduce core autism symptoms (like social challenges and repetitive behaviors) in children and young adults aged 6 to 25. About 98 participants will receive either NTI164 or a placebo for 16 wee…

Researchers at the University of Haifa are studying the ankles and Achilles tendons of 80 adults with autism to see if structural differences relate to sensory responsiveness and toe walking. Participants will undergo ultrasound and strength tests. This observational study aims t…

This study aims to collect blood samples from 450 people, including individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), their relatives, and healthy controls. Researchers will isolate cells from the blood to study genetic factors and biological processes linked to autism. The goal i…

This study looks at how the brains of children with Williams syndrome and autism differ, focusing on social and thinking skills. Researchers will compare 75 children aged 3-12 from three groups: those with Williams syndrome, those with autism, and typically developing kids. No tr…

This study looks at 48 teenagers with autism who were checked for psychotic symptoms 10 years ago. Researchers want to see how their mental health and daily functioning are now. They will compare those who had early signs of psychosis with those who did not, using interviews and …