How do children with autism process social cues? large study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT07692022

Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Fudan University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 09, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares social cognitive abilities—like recognizing emotions and understanding others' thoughts—in children with autism versus typically developing children aged 2.5 to 14 years. Researchers will use behavioral tasks and eye-tracking to map developmental patterns. The goal is to create reference data for typical development and better understand autism's social challenges.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to: If successful, this research could improve understanding of how social thinking develops in children with autism, potentially guiding future therapies.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it will not directly change outcomes for participants. Results may not apply to all children with autism.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

autism autism spectrum disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

AUTISM

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Locations

Children's Hospital of Fudan University

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 201102, China

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