Can lifestyle coaching for parents ease autism symptoms in kids?

NCT ID NCT07375537

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: Documenting Hope Project Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This study tests a 12-month education and health coaching program for parents of children ages 3-7 who were recently diagnosed with autism. The program focuses on lifestyle factors like diet, sleep, and environment. Researchers want to see if this approach helps reduce autism symptoms and improve behavior, sensory issues, and sleep in the child.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: parent education and health coaching program
What this could lead to: If successful, this program could offer families a practical way to support their child's development through lifestyle changes and environmental adjustments.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early-stage study with only 12 participants and no comparison group, so results may not apply to all families. The program requires significant parent commitment over 12 months.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

autism

As listed by the trial registrant

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

AUTISM

Contacts and locations

Locations

Documenting Hope

Windsor, Connecticut, 06095, United States

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