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No diagnosis yet? new program offers support during the autism wait

NCT ID NCT07319234

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Texas at Austin Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a program called MENU that gives caregivers of young children (ages 2-5) practical tools while they wait for an autism evaluation. The program is tailored to each family's needs and includes strategies to improve caregiver mental health, child communication, and behavior. Up to 60 underserved families in Texas will participate over about 12 weeks, with follow-up after 3 months.

What this could mean

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Active substance
behavioral intervention (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Enhanced Milieu Teaching, RUBI parent training)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a scalable, evidence-based support option for families stuck on long waitlists for an autism diagnosis, improving caregiver mental health and child communication.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study (60 participants) with no control group, so results may not be generalizable. The intervention is behavioral and depends on caregiver engagement, which may vary widely.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

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

About 60 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

May 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Oct 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

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

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Caregivers of young children between the ages of 2 and 5 years who were referred for autism diagnostic evaluation but have not yet been received services * Caregivers from underserved populations, including families from racial and ethnic minority backgrounds (e.g., Latino and Black communities), rural communities, immigrant families, and Medicaid-eligible families in Texas * Caregivers aged 18 years or older Exclusion Criteria: * Caregivers of children who have no concerns related to autism spectrum disorder * Caregivers who are unable to provide informed consent

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

autism autism spectrum disorder Psychological Well-Being

As listed by the trial registrant

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Autism Mental health

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