Can a simple eye test spot autism in toddlers?

NCT ID NCT06685822

Completed Diagnosis Sponsor: Indiana University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a portable eye-tracking device can help diagnose autism in young children in Kenya. 27 children aged 14-72 months watched pictures and videos while the device measured their eye movements. The goal was to see if these eye-tracking patterns match a clinical autism diagnosis. The study is complete and non-invasive.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Eyelink Portable Duo (eye-tracking device)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide a quick, non-invasive tool to help diagnose autism in young children, especially in low-resource settings.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study (27 children) and the eye-tracking method may not be as accurate as standard clinical evaluations. Results may not apply to all populations.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

autism

As listed by the trial registrant

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

AUTISM

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Locations

Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital

Eldoret, Kenya

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