AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER (ASD)

This 24-month study tests whether adding umbilical cord stem cells (AdiaVita) to glutathione therapy helps improve autism symptoms in children ages 3-12. About 100 kids will be randomly assigned to get either glutathione alone or glutathione plus stem cell infusions. Parents and …

This study tests whether a combination of umbilical cord stem cells and glutathione can safely improve autism symptoms in 100 people aged 3 and older. Participants receive either the stem cell product plus glutathione, or a placebo plus glutathione, with the option to switch grou…

This early-stage trial is testing whether a nasal spray made from stem cell exosomes can safely improve core symptoms in 40 children aged 3-7 with autism. Half the children get the spray every other day for 10 doses, while the other half receive no treatment. Researchers will tra…

This study is testing whether a smartphone app called BlinkLab Dx1 can help doctors diagnose autism in children ages 2 to 11. The app shows videos and sounds, then measures how children react. Parents also answer questions about their child's development. The goal is to see if th…

This study is testing a digital app called QbMobile that measures attention, impulsivity, and activity levels through two 10-minute tests. Researchers want to see if the app can help distinguish ADHD from conditions like bipolar disorder, autism, depression, and anxiety. About 30…

This study is testing whether a portable sleep monitor can accurately detect obstructive sleep apnea in children with autism spectrum disorder. Twenty children aged 6 to 18 will wear the portable device at the same time as their standard in-hospital sleep test. Researchers will c…

This study tests two approaches in public schools: a teacher-led program (RUBIES) to reduce challenging behaviors in autistic children, and a leadership strategy (HELM) to help schools keep using effective methods. About 373 teachers and students in grades K-5 will take part. The…

This study tests whether a modified sports program (Sports Stars Brazil) combined with a context-focused intervention (PREP) can help adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) become more physically active and engaged. The trial will include 52 teens with ASD and measure ch…

This study tests whether a postbiotic dietary supplement called PostbiotiX Comfort® can improve gut and behavioral symptoms in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Researchers will give the supplement daily for one month to 90 children aged 3-8 years. They will measure c…

This study tests whether a smartphone app, with or without personal coaching by phone, can improve sleep in children aged 6–12 with autism and insomnia. Parents use the app to learn behavioral sleep strategies. The trial will enroll 195 families and also measure effects on childr…

This pilot study tests whether a combination of two natural compounds, L-theanine and paraxanthine, can temporarily improve attention and self-control in adults with ADHD or autism. About 24 participants will complete thinking tests and brain scans after taking the supplement or …

This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tDCS, combined with computer-based cognitive training, can improve executive function (like planning and focus) in children with autism spectrum disorder. 90 children aged 8-12 will be randomly assigned to…

This phase 2 trial tests whether suramin (KZ101) can improve social skills in 45 boys aged 5–14 with autism. Participants receive either suramin or a placebo by IV, then switch after a period. The main goal is to see changes in social behavior using a standard test. The study bui…

This study tests a device worn on the forehead during sleep to see if it can reduce ADHD symptoms in children with autism. About 60 children will use the device nightly for 8-12 weeks. Half will start with a real device and half with a fake one; later, those who got the fake one …

This study tests three types of talk therapy to help autistic teens and young adults (ages 16-25) feel more motivated to complete daily living skills, like chores or self-care. Participants choose a goal and bring a family member or friend to support them. The goal is to see if f…

This study tests a 12-week group therapy program called Launching! to Adulthood for young adults with autism. The program includes weekly group sessions and individual coaching to improve daily living skills, social abilities, and readiness for adulthood. Researchers will compare…

This study tests if wearable sensors can be used to monitor movement and sleep in children with autism. Researchers will ask 80 children aged 2 to 18 to wear a wrist sensor for 7 days and do a one-night sleep test at home. The goal is to see if the sensors are comfortable and pro…

This study tests an online training program called WE PLAY for Parents, designed to help parents of young children with autism (ages 3-5) encourage more physical activity. About 114 parents will be randomly assigned to take the training right away or wait 3 months. Researchers wi…

This study looks at how common central sensitization (a condition where the nervous system is overly sensitive to pain) is in adults with autism who do not have intellectual disabilities. Researchers will ask 100 participants to fill out a questionnaire about pain and sensitivity…

This study looks at how a 2-week, personalized therapy program helps children aged 4-12 with conditions like cerebral palsy, autism, or genetic disorders. Kids get about 2.5 hours of tailored therapy each day, focusing on skills like movement, attention, and communication. The go…

This study tests whether a gentle, non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tDCS can improve cognitive functions like reaction time, memory, and multitasking in 90 adolescents with autism (ages 12–22). Each participant will receive three types of stimulation (including a s…

Researchers at Semmelweis University are studying 600 children aged 1.5 to 6 years in Hungary to see how common autistic traits and feeding difficulties are, and whether they are linked. The study includes children with and without autism. The goal is to gather information, not t…