Parents as therapists: new autism trial tests Home-Based training

NCT ID NCT07393893

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Symptom relief 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 tests whether a parent training program called Project IMPACT can improve social communication and reduce autism symptoms in children aged 1.5 to 6.5 years. Eighty children will be randomly assigned to either the IMPACT group (parents do at least 10 hours of therapy per week) or a control group. Researchers will measure changes in behavior, social skills, and brain activity using eye-tracking and brain scans.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Project IMPACT parent training program
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide a practical, home-based approach to improve social communication and reduce autism symptoms in young children.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 80 participants, and results may not apply to all children with autism. The intervention requires significant parent time and commitment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

autism autism spectrum disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER

Contacts and locations

Locations

Chengdu women's and children's central hospital

Chengdu, Sichuan, 610000, China

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