Can online tools help families of children with autism?

NCT ID NCT04881656

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: University of California, Davis Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looks at whether telehealth tools can help families concerned about autism in their infants. Researchers are testing an online assessment tool and a set of video modules that teach parents strategies to support their child's communication. 80 families will be randomly assigned to get the modules right away or later, and researchers will measure parent stress and confidence after 12 weeks.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Help is in Your Hands (HIIYH) online educational modules
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that telehealth tools effectively support families of children with autism, reducing wait times and improving access to care.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 80 participants, so results may not apply to all families. The intervention is educational, not a medical treatment, so benefits may be modest.

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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 SPECTRUM DISORDER

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of California Davis Health

Sacramento, California, 95817, United States

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