Can short sentences help kids with autism learn words faster?
NCT ID NCT05707923
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at how using single words or short phrases (instead of full sentences) affects language processing and word learning in young children with autism, ages 1 to 4. Researchers will show children screen-based tasks and track their eye movements to see which type of language helps them understand and learn new words best. The goal is to find out what works best for different kids, so future therapies can be more personalized.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this research could help design better language interventions for young children with autism.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage observational study, not a treatment trial. Results may not directly translate to real-world improvements.
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Study facts
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- 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 104 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jun 2023
- Expected to finish
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May 2027
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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1 year to 4 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Existing or suspected autism spectrum disorder, confirmed through ADOS-2 * English as primary language * 1-4 years old Exclusion Criteria: * Known genetic condition (e.g., Down syndrome, fragile X) * Cerebral palsy * Acquired brain injury * Uncorrected vision or hearing impairment
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Michigan State University
RECRUITINGEast Lansing, Michigan, 48824, United States
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