Eye-Tracking reveals gaze differences in kids with autism

NCT ID NCT07583615

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Electronic Science and Technology of China Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study used eye-tracking to see how children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and typically developing children look at faces during social interactions. Researchers measured where and how long children focused on faces versus objects. The goal was to understand when differences in attention emerge, which could inform future support strategies.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to: If successful, this research could help identify specific phases where social attention differs in autism, potentially guiding future therapies or educational strategies.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study with no treatment, so it cannot directly improve symptoms. Results may not apply to all children with autism due to the small sample size.

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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 (ASD JOINT ATTENTION IMPAIRMENT

Contacts and locations

Locations

School of Foreign Languages, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China

Chengdu, Sichuan, 611731, China

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