Brain and eye tests could revolutionize autism research

NCT ID NCT05294705

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.

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