Brain and eye tests could revolutionize autism research

NCT ID NCT05294705

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Yale University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This completed study from Yale University enrolled 565 children aged 6-11, both with and without autism, to confirm whether certain brain wave and eye-tracking measures can serve as reliable biomarkers. The goal is to provide objective tools for future clinical trials to measure social function more accurately. No treatment was tested; the focus was on validating measurement methods.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide reliable tools for measuring social function in autism, making future clinical trials more efficient and accurate.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. The measures may not prove sensitive enough for clinical use, and results may not apply to all age groups or autism severities.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

autism spectrum disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER

Contacts and locations

Locations

Boston Children's Hospital

Boston, Massachusetts, 02445, United States
Children's Hospital Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California, 90027, United States
Duke

Durham, North Carolina, 27708, United States
Unviersity of Washington

Seattle, Washington, 98105, United States
Yale Child Study Center

New Haven, Connecticut, 06519, United States

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