New Eye-Tracking test could spot autism without words

NCT ID NCT07377227

Not yet recruiting Diagnosis Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study explores whether eye-tracking technology can help screen for autism in children aged 4 to 10. Researchers will compare how children with and without autism look at faces and other social cues. The goal is to develop a simpler diagnostic tool that doesn't require strong language skills, making it easier to assess children with communication challenges.

What this could mean

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Active substance: eye-tracking
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide a faster, more objective screening tool for autism, especially helpful for children with language difficulties.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage study with only 128 participants, so results may not apply to all children. Eye-tracking may not reliably distinguish autism from other conditions.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

autism spectrum disorder CGF1 disease

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

AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER DIAGNOSIS EYE TRACKING SOCIAL COGNITION

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Amiens hospital

Amiens, 80000, France

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