New 8-Question test could slash autism diagnosis wait times for adults

NCT ID NCT06549179

Recruiting now Diagnosis Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study is testing whether a simple 8-item screening tool called the Autism Mental Status Exam (AMSE) can help non-specialist doctors and psychologists identify autism in adults. Currently, adults in France wait an average of 19 months for a diagnosis at expert centers, and many are referred unnecessarily. The study will enroll 410 adults seeking an autism evaluation, and compare the AMSE results from non-experts against a full expert diagnosis to see if the tool is accurate enough for routine screening.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Autism Mental Status Exam (AMSE) screening tool
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide a fast, reliable screening tool that non-specialist doctors can use to quickly identify adults who may have autism, reducing wait times for expert diagnosis.
What could go wrong: This is a validation study, not a treatment trial. The tool may not perform as well in real-world settings as it did in small expert-led studies, and it is only a screening step, not a final diagnosis.

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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

Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital
RECRUITING

Paris, France

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