New behavioral program aims to ease distress over routine changes in autistic kids

NCT ID NCT06362733

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Stanford University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests a 12-week behavioral therapy program delivered via video calls to help autistic youth (ages 4-17) cope with insistence on sameness—difficulty tolerating changes in routine. Parents are trained to support their child during weekly sessions. The goal is to see if the program is feasible and reduces rigid behaviors. About 44 participants will take part.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Modified Pivotal Response Treatment (behavioral therapy)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a practical, home-based therapy to reduce distress from changes in routine for autistic youth.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 44 participants and no control group, so results may not apply broadly. The therapy may not work for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

autism autism spectrum disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

AUTISM AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER RESTRICTED BEHAVIOR

Contacts and locations

Locations

401 Quarry Road (Remote Study)
RECRUITING

Stanford, California, 94305, United States

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