Can virtual coaching close the autism care gap for black toddlers?
NCT ID NCT06291246
First seen Jul 10, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026
Summary
This trial tests whether a telehealth-based family navigation program helps Black toddlers under age 4 start autism-specific intervention faster after diagnosis. Families in the program receive up to four virtual sessions with a trained navigator who helps them find and enroll in services. Researchers compare this group to families who only receive educational materials, measuring time to therapy start, child development, and caregiver well-being over 18 months.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Virtual Family Navigation
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this approach could reduce delays in starting autism therapy for Black toddlers, potentially improving developmental outcomes and caregiver well-being.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small early-stage trial with only 33 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention is behavioral, not a medical treatment, and may not significantly speed up enrollment.
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Conditions
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Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities
Carrboro, North Carolina, 27510, United States
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