Can AI coach autistic individuals in social skills?

NCT ID NCT05987774

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Stanford University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 10, 2026 · Last updated Aug 11, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether AI-powered modules, accessed through a phone or computer app, can help autistic individuals improve social communication. Participants practice skills like empathy, asking questions, and listening, receiving feedback via voice recognition. The goal is to see if these digital tools can match the effectiveness of face-to-face interventions, offering a more accessible and home-based option.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: AI modules for improving social communication, accessed via a web app
What this could lead to: If effective, this could provide a scalable, cost-effective way for autistic individuals to practice social skills at home, especially for those without access to traditional care.
What could go wrong: The trial is early and relies on self-reported and expert-rated outcomes; AI feedback may not fully replicate human interaction, and results may not generalize to all autistic individuals.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

autism autism spectrum disorder Social Skills

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER

Contacts and locations

Locations

Stanford University School of Medicine
RECRUITING

Stanford, California, 94305, United States

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