When to start? study seeks optimal age for autism early intervention
NCT ID NCT05853861
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at when to start a parent coaching program called JASPER Babble for infants who have an older sibling with autism, putting them at higher risk. About 140 babies will join at 6-8 months old and be randomly assigned to start coaching at 9, 12, or 15 months. Researchers will track their language and communication skills up to age 2 to find the best timing for support.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- JASPER Babble parent coaching
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show the best age to start early coaching for infants at risk of autism, leading to better language and communication skills.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage study with only 140 infants, so results may not apply to all families. The coaching may not improve outcomes more than standard monitoring.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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UCLA
RECRUITINGLos Angeles, California, 90095, United States
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University of Massachusetts Medical Center
RECRUITINGWorcester, Massachusetts, 01655-0002, United States