Parents as therapists: new autism trial tests Home-Based training
NCT ID NCT07393893
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
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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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Locations
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Chengdu women's and children's central hospital
Chengdu, Sichuan, 610000, China