Can remote therapy help toddlers with autism? new study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT05901558

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a remote therapy model called STAR for toddlers with autism. 110 children will be split into two groups: one receiving STAR therapy plus community care, and the other receiving only community care. The goal is to see if STAR improves social and communication skills better than standard care alone.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Strategies for Toddler ASD with Remote-therapy (STAR) model

What this could lead to

If successful, this could provide an effective, scalable remote therapy option to improve social and communication skills in toddlers with autism.

What could go wrong

This is a relatively small, early-stage trial (110 participants) and the intervention is behavioral, so results may vary. It may not show significant improvement over standard community care.

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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.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Children's Hospital of Fudan University

    RECRUITING

    Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 201102, China

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