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One-Size-Fits-All autism therapy may not work: study tests personalized approach

NCT ID NCT03253081

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of California, Los Angeles Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study explored why some children with autism respond better to parent-led therapies than others. Researchers tested different sequences of parent education and child coaching in 81 toddlers (12-36 months) to see which approach worked best for which families. The goal was to understand how factors like parent stress, parenting style, and child abilities influence treatment outcomes, paving the way for more personalized autism interventions.

What this could mean

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Active substance
parent-focused behavioral intervention (support and education) and child-focused behavioral intervention (JASPER coaching)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help tailor autism interventions to each family's unique needs, improving social communication outcomes for young children.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study (81 children) focused on understanding variability, not testing a new treatment. Results may not apply to all families or lead to immediate changes in care.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

81 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jun 2018

Finished

Sep 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

12 to 36 months

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Have elevated scores on the ADOS-2 and clinical concern from a professional (Pediatrician, Psychologist, etc.). For children under the age of 30 months, some of whom may not have a diagnosis of ASD, they must show elevated risk in the mild-to-moderate or moderate-to-severe risk categories on the ADOS-T. For children over the age of 30 months, they must meet clinical cutoff on the ADOS-2, Module 1 or 2. * Are between 12 months and 36 months * Have a parent available for parent-mediated sessions 2 times per week in the classroom Exclusion Criteria: * Do not have seizures or are stable on anti-seizure medication * Do not have associated physical disorders * Are not co-morbid with other syndromes or diseases unless they come from Project I in our center- 22q11 deletion or TSC children at 12 months with concern for ASD on the ADOS-T.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

autism autism spectrum disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Children with autism

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • UCLA Semel Institute

    Los Angeles, California, 90024, United States

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