Can early autism diagnosis boost therapy outcomes?
NCT ID NCT07740863
First seen Aug 03, 2026 · Last updated Aug 04, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study asks whether the timing of an autism diagnosis affects how well children respond to occupational therapy. Researchers will compare sensory processing and executive function improvements in children diagnosed early versus late. The therapy focuses on daily living skills like self-care and feeding. Caregivers will report on changes before and after the intervention.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Pediatric occupational therapy intervention
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help tailor occupational therapy to children with autism based on when they were diagnosed, potentially improving daily living skills and independence.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small study (30 participants) and results may not apply to all children with autism. The therapy's effects can vary widely, and improvements may not be long-lasting.
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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 30 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Aug 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Mar 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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6 to 12 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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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: * being between 6 and 12 years of age * having a formal diagnosis of ASD * actively attending occupational therapy sessions. Exclusion Criteria: * Children with severe physical disabilities, significant visual or hearing impairments, or severe cognitive and communication limitations preventing participation in the assessment process were excluded.
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