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Could a 10-Minute gas fix autism social struggles?

NCT ID NCT07435103

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: The Children's Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This early study tests whether inhaling a gas called xenon for 10 minutes a day over 10 days can improve social functioning in children with autism. 72 children aged 4-18 will receive either xenon or a placebo. Researchers will check social skills right after treatment and again 3 months later.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
xenon gas
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a new, short-term treatment to ease social difficulties in children with autism.
What could go wrong
This is a very early, small trial (Phase 1/2) with only 72 children. The effect may be small or absent, and long-term safety is unknown.

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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 AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER (ASD

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Children's Hospital Affiliated to Zhejiang University School of Medicine (Binjiang Campus)

    Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310000, China

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

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