Brain scans may predict autism therapy success in toddlers
NCT ID NCT03583684
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether brain scans can predict which young children with autism (ages 2 to 4) will improve their language skills after 16 weeks of Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT), a behavioral therapy. About 36 children will be randomly assigned to receive PRT right away or after a delay. The goal is to find brain-based markers that show who is most likely to benefit, helping tailor treatments in the future.
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Active substance
Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT) - a behavioral therapy program
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors predict which children with autism will benefit most from PRT, personalizing treatment early.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study with only 36 children, so results may not apply to everyone. It focuses on finding predictors, not proving the therapy works.
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Stanford University
RECRUITINGStanford, California, 94305-5719, United States
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