AUTISM

This study aims to see if breathing a gas called xenon can help improve social skills in children with autism. Children aged 4-18 will breathe either xenon or a placebo gas for 10 minutes a day over 10 days. Researchers will measure changes in social behavior and check the treatm…

This study aims to test two ways to train caregivers of children with autism to improve family well-being and child communication. It will compare programs led by professionals versus those led by other trained caregivers in Kenya, with lessons applied to a pilot program in the U…

This early study aims to see if the steroid prednisone can help control the core symptoms of autism in adult males who have a specific subtype linked to immune system activity. Researchers will compare prednisone to a placebo (inactive pill) in 32 participants over 16 weeks to ch…

This study is testing a 12-week remote training program for autistic adolescents/young adults and a primary caregiver. The program focuses on solving problems and modifying activities to improve daily life skills, participation, and readiness for adulthood. Researchers want to se…

This study is testing whether a nutritional supplement called Omega-DEK, taken with L-carnitine, can help children with a severe speech disorder called childhood apraxia of speech. Children aged 3 to 6 will take the supplement for 12 weeks, followed by an 8-week period where some…

This study is testing a mobile health program called FANS-EI, which uses text messages to help parents stay involved in their toddler's early autism therapy. The program connects parents with a family member or friend for support. Researchers want to see if this approach makes th…

This study is testing a new educational program called CRUSH that teaches dating skills and sexual health to autistic adults. Researchers want to see if the 20-session group program with individual coaching is practical, well-received, and shows early signs of helping participant…

This study is testing whether a special parent training program can be successfully added to existing early intervention services for toddlers showing signs of autism. The program teaches parents strategies to help their children better manage emotions and reduce challenging beha…

This study is testing whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique can help reduce symptoms of ADHD and autism in children and adolescents. Participants aged 6-19 will receive either real or fake magnetic pulses to the forehead area over three weeks. The main goal is to see…

This study aims to see if a daily liquid made from medicinal cannabis (called NTI164) can help reduce the core symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) compared to a placebo. It will involve 98 children and young adults aged 6 to 25 with moderate to severe autism. Participants …

This study aims to understand how a child's sensitivity to sounds, lights, and touch affects their sleep and emotions. Researchers will test a simple, parent-led bedtime routine involving gentle pressure massage and calming words to see if it helps autistic children aged 6-10 fal…

This early-stage study is testing whether changing the gut bacteria in adults with autism can help improve social skills and language delays. Participants first take an antibiotic for six weeks, then receive a transplant of gut bacteria from a family member. The goal is to see if…

This study aims to see if two types of guided breathing exercises can help young adults with autism better manage stress and improve their emotional control. Researchers will measure changes in heart rate patterns and ask participants about their stress levels and experience with…

This study is testing an online training program specifically adapted for Spanish-speaking parents of autistic children aged 2-9. The program teaches practical strategies to help manage children's challenging behaviors. Researchers will see if the program reduces difficult behavi…

This study is testing a new program called MENU, designed to help families while they wait for a formal autism evaluation for their young child. It provides caregivers with flexible, personalized strategies to manage their own stress and support their child's communication and be…

This study is testing whether specific foot-strengthening exercises can improve arch support and jumping performance in children with autism who have flat feet. Researchers will work with 34 children aged 7-12, comparing two different exercise approaches over eight weeks. The goa…

This study is testing whether playing a special virtual reality (VR) game can help children with autism, ADHD, or other learning differences improve their ability to pay attention for longer periods. It involves kids aged 9 to 18 who will play the VR game for 25 minutes, twice a …

This study aims to understand if there is a connection between how children with autism process sensory information and tightness in their ankle muscles. Researchers will observe 27 children with autism, measuring their ankle flexibility and having parents complete questionnaires…

This study is testing a smartphone app designed to help school aides who work one-on-one with children. The goal is to see if the app helps aides collect more consistent and timely information about a child's behavior and skills. Researchers will compare the app to a simpler data…

This study aims to find early signs that might predict if a child will develop autism. Researchers will look at blood and urine samples collected from 600 first-time mothers during pregnancy. They will use this information to try to build a model that could one day help identify …

This study aims to find the best way to bring autistic adults and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) providers together to talk about research priorities. Researchers will test two different discussion methods with 200 participants to see which one creates better dialogue and trust.…