Where's best for autism therapy? home or center? new study aims to find out.

NCT ID NCT04899544

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

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

Summary

This study tests whether a 16-week behavioral therapy called Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT) works better when done at a center or at home for young children with autism who have language delays. Researchers will compare both groups to children receiving usual care. The goal is to see which setting helps improve social communication and language skills.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT), a behavioral therapy
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that one setting (center or home) is more effective for improving communication in young children with autism.
What could go wrong: This is a behavioral intervention trial, not a drug or cure. Results may vary by child, and the study is relatively small (120 participants), so findings may not apply to all.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

atrial septal defect autism autism spectrum disorder Communication

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ASD AUTISM AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER

Contacts and locations

Locations

Stanford University School of Medicine
RECRUITING

Stanford, California, 94305, United States

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