Home or center? study tests best setting for autism therapy
NCT ID NCT04899544
First seen Nov 17, 2025 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 29 times
Summary
This study compares two ways of delivering Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT), a behavioral therapy for autism, to young children aged 2 to 5 with language delays. One group gets therapy at a center, another at home, and a third group continues their usual care. The goal is to see which setting helps children communicate better after 16 weeks.
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What this could mean
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Active substance
Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT), a behavioral therapy
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that one setting (center or home) is more effective for improving communication in young children with autism, guiding future treatment choices.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small, early-stage trial (120 participants) comparing two behavioral approaches, so results may not apply to all children. The therapy requires significant parent involvement, which may limit effectiveness for some families.
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