AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER (ASD)

This study aims to see if breathing a gas called xenon can help improve social skills in children with autism. Children aged 4-18 will breathe either xenon or a placebo gas for 10 minutes a day over 10 days. Researchers will measure changes in social behavior and check the treatm…

This study is testing a 10-minute phone app called QbMobile to see if it can help doctors tell the difference between several mental health conditions that can look like ADHD. It will involve 300 children and adults who are being assessed for autism, depression, bipolar disorder,…

This study is testing if a special therapy program can help reduce anxiety in children who have both autism and an intellectual disability. The program, called Facing Your Fears, teaches kids and their parents strategies to manage worries. Researchers will work with about 24 chil…

This study is testing a new occupational therapy program designed for use in schools. It aims to help children with autism or intellectual disability improve their ability to handle daily activities and manage sensory sensitivities. The program involves weekly therapy sessions at…

This study is testing a new Spanish and English mobile app designed to help Latino young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their parents navigate the transition to adulthood. Researchers want to see if the app is easy to use and helpful for improving mental health, q…

This study aims to understand the biological causes of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) by creating brain-like models called organoids from blood cells. Researchers will compare organoids from children with ASD to those from their unaffected siblings. The goal is to identify cellul…

This study aims to understand how teenagers with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) cope with anxiety and depression compared to their peers. Researchers will follow 252 French-speaking adolescents aged 12-17, including those with ASD, those with autistic traits, and typically develo…

This study aims to understand how speech develops in young Mandarin-speaking children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) compared to typically developing children. Researchers will follow 120 children aged 18-60 months for one year, measuring their language skills and brain acti…

This study aims to understand how social skills develop over time in people with 7q11.23 microduplication syndrome, a rare genetic condition linked to autism and developmental challenges. Researchers will track 15 participants aged 5-50 years through assessments of their communic…

This study aims to test and validate an Italian version of a special assessment tool for adults with autism who are involved with the criminal justice system. Researchers will enroll 100 adults with autism from three groups: those in forensic psychiatric care, those in prison, an…