Autism spectrum disorder

This study investigates whether a 10-week behavioral intervention called JASPER can improve early communication skills and alter brain activity in toddlers and preschoolers with autism. Participants aged 18 to 59 months receive twice-weekly sessions focused on joint attention and…

This trial tests whether a telehealth-based family navigation program helps Black toddlers under age 4 start autism-specific intervention faster after diagnosis. Families in the program receive up to four virtual sessions with a trained navigator who helps them find and enroll in…

This study tested a completely virtual early intervention program for toddlers with autism, using telehealth coaching to help parents embed learning into daily activities. Researchers planned to enroll 240 children from eight US regions, but the trial was terminated early with on…

This trial tests whether a daily probiotic supplement called Lactobacillus plantarum PS128 can improve social and behavioral symptoms in children with autism spectrum disorder. School-aged children (7-12 years) will receive either the probiotic or a placebo for a period, and rese…

This study tested whether memantine, a medication for Alzheimer's, could improve social skills in youth aged 8-18 with autism or nonverbal learning disability. The trial was stopped early after enrolling only 25 participants. The main goal was to measure changes in social functio…

This study looked at the long-term safety of pimavanserin for treating irritability in children and teens (ages 5-17) with autism. It was an extension of an earlier 6-week study, lasting 52 weeks. The trial was terminated early, and results are not yet fully available.

This study tested a program called 5Minutes4Myself, designed to help caregivers of autistic children (ages 8-21) manage stress and improve their well-being. Participants worked with a coach to create a personalized wellness plan and used a phone app with reminders and mindfulness…

This study aimed to see if taking glutathione by mouth is safe and practical for children and teens with autism. Researchers planned to enroll 24 participants but stopped early with only 6. The goal was to measure changes in behavior and social skills over 12 weeks.

This study explored whether training typically developing siblings to teach reading and social skills can help children with autism. The approach used a simple teaching method called model-lead-test, where the sibling shows, practices, and gives feedback. Only 8 families took par…

This study aimed to understand why people with autism or schizophrenia sometimes struggle to recognize emotions on faces. Researchers used brain wave recordings (EEG) and eye-tracking to see how participants processed facial expressions. The study included people with autism, sch…

This study aimed to understand why people with autism often feel overwhelmed by sensory input like bright lights or loud noises. Researchers planned to use virtual reality and brain scans to see how the brain reacts to unpleasant visual stimuli. The study was terminated early and…

This study tested an online program called Teacher Help, designed to train teachers in evidence-based strategies for students with ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, or learning disabilities. Teachers worked through six online sessions with support from school psychologists. The goa…