AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER (ASD

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 study is testing a coaching program for teachers and school staff to help them better manage challenging behaviors in autistic children. It involves 373 participants and aims to see if this training is effective and if schools can keep using these methods long-term. The goal…

This study is watching what happens when children with conditions like cerebral palsy, autism, or genetic disorders go through a special two-week therapy program. Kids aged 4-12 get about 2.5 hours of personalized therapy each day, focusing on movement, senses, attention, and com…

This study is testing whether repeated intravenous doses of an older drug called suramin (now called KZ101) can help improve social skills and other core symptoms in boys with autism. About 45 boys aged 5-14 will receive either the drug or a placebo for 8 weeks, then switch after…

This study is testing whether a safe, non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tDCS can improve thinking skills like memory and reaction time in teens and young adults with autism. Researchers will also use brain wave recordings (EEG) to understand how the stimulation work…

This study is testing whether a nasal spray containing tiny particles from umbilical cord stem cells can safely help children with autism. Forty children aged 3-7 will receive either the nasal spray or no treatment for 24 weeks. Researchers will monitor whether the spray improves…

This study is testing if a simple, portable sleep monitor can accurately detect sleep apnea in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Researchers will compare the results from the portable device to the standard, more complex overnight hospital sleep study. The goal is to …

This study is testing whether wearing a small, sticky patch on the forehead at night can help reduce ADHD symptoms in children who also have autism. The patch delivers gentle nerve stimulation. Researchers will measure changes in attention, social skills, repetitive behaviors, an…

This study is testing whether a gentle, non-invasive form of brain stimulation, called tDCS, can help improve thinking skills in children with autism when combined with daily cognitive training exercises. 90 children with autism, aged 8 to 12, will receive either real or pretend …

This study is testing three different talk therapy programs to help autistic teens and young adults (ages 16-25) feel more motivated to do everyday tasks they know how to do but struggle to complete regularly. Participants will work with a therapist and a chosen support person ov…

This study is testing a program called 'Launching! to Adulthood' to see if it helps young adults with autism improve their daily living skills, social interactions, and readiness for adult life. Researchers will compare the program to a delayed treatment group and measure changes…

This small pilot study is testing whether a combination of two natural compounds found in tea and coffee—L-theanine and paraxanthine—can temporarily improve focus, attention, and thinking in adults with ADHD or autism. Researchers will use brain scans and thinking tests to compar…

This study is testing if a 12-week recreational ballet program can help children with autism. Researchers want to see if weekly dance classes improve motor skills, behavior, and mood. The study will enroll 32 children, ages 6 to 12, who have an autism diagnosis.

This study is testing whether a smartphone app that teaches parents behavioral sleep techniques can help children with autism who have trouble sleeping. It will also see if the app improves parents' own sleep, stress, and mental health. About 195 families will be randomly assigne…

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 understand how common autistic traits and feeding difficulties are in young Hungarian children, and whether these two issues are connected. Researchers will survey 600 parents of children aged 1.5 to 6 years, including those with autism, showing signs of autism…

This study aims to understand how common chronic pain and a heightened pain sensitivity called 'central sensitization' are in autistic adults. Researchers will recruit 100 adults with autism (without an intellectual disability) to complete questionnaires about their pain, sensory…

This study is testing whether a free, 90-minute online training program for parents can improve their knowledge, confidence, and skills for encouraging physical activity in their young children with autism. Researchers will enroll about 114 parents and randomly assign them to eit…