Tiny study peers inside the brain during autism therapy

NCT ID NCT05480605

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Ohio State University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot study looked at how routine occupational therapy changes brain activity and behavior in children with autism. Two children received weekly one-hour therapy sessions for 6-8 weeks. Researchers used EEG to measure brain responses and parent questionnaires to track social skills, sensory processing, and attention. The goal was to find better ways to measure therapy outcomes, not to test a new treatment.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Occupational therapy
What this could lead to: If successful, this study could help identify which aspects of occupational therapy are most beneficial for children with autism, potentially leading to more targeted interventions.
What could go wrong: This is a very small pilot study with only 2 participants, so results may not apply to all children with autism. It is designed to gather preliminary data, not to prove treatment effectiveness.

This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.

Get updates

Get notified about this study

Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER are added.

Our safety recommendation!

By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use

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

Show contact details

Locations

McCampbell Hall

Columbus, Ohio, 43210, United States
Nationwide Children's Hospital

Columbus, Ohio, 43205, United States

More trials for these conditions

Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.