New study aims to give autistic people a real say in behavioral research
NCT ID NCT07165522
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests two different approaches for bringing autistic people and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) providers together to discuss research priorities. One approach uses a restorative justice framework to ensure autistic voices are heard and respected. The goal is to find better ways to have difficult conversations and shape future research that truly reflects community needs.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Transformative and Restorative Engagement Circle (TREC) - a structured discussion method
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could create a proven way for autistic people and ABA providers to work together on future research, making studies more inclusive and relevant.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage study focused on engagement methods, not a treatment. It may not lead to direct health improvements, and results depend on participant willingness and group dynamics.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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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
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About 200 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Mar 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Feb 2028
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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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
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Adults over the age of 18 2. Individuals who have had experience with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) at any time in their lives who is: 1. An Autistic individual who experienced Applied Behavior Analysis or 2. A practitioner who currently or previously was involved in the delivery of Applied Behavior Analysis 3. Able to communicate fluently in English 4. Individuals who do not report the endpoint values on the AAPS: 1. ABA should never be used for autistic people 2. ABA is the only evidence-based intervention for autism Exclusion Criteria: 1. Under the age of 18, 2. Unable to communicate in English
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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How to take part
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The places running it
1 site. The list below names each one and where it is.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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AJ Drexel Autism Institute
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
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