Autism Clinical Trials
23 recruiting trials for Autism. Eligibility criteria explained in plain English.
Recruiting Trials
Clinical trial data sourced from the ClinicalTrials.gov registry, maintained by the National Library of Medicine. Always consult your doctor before considering any clinical trial.
Tissue Repository Providing Annotated Biospecimens for Approved Investigator-directed Biomedical Research Initiatives
To collect, preserve, and/or distribute annotated biospecimens and associated medical data to institutionally approved, investigator-directed biomedical research to discover and...
The FBRI VTC Neuromotor Research Clinic
The FBRI VTC Neuromotor Research Clinic was established and opened in May of 2013 to provide intensive therapeutic services to individuals with motor impairment secondary to...
Biomarkers Research in Anxiety for Validation and Efficacy
A within-subjects design will be used for this preliminary investigation of four biomarkers across two contexts of use: prediction of treatment response (i.e., stratification) and...
Testing a Measurement Feedback App to Improve Data Quality, Supervision & Outcomes in Behavioral Health
The goal of this clinical trial is to test whether a smartphone-based data collection and feedback application ("Footsteps") improves the quality of behavioral data collected by...
Five Digits Test - Validation of a Neuropsychological Test of Inhibition for Patients With Neuropsychiatric Conditions
Neuropsychiatric conditions such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and autism are characterized by specific deficits in cognitive functions. Thus,...
Dual Executive Function Training Package
Executive function (EF) refers to the cognitive processes that enable goal-directed regulation of thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. Two interrelated domains are commonly...
Sertraline vs. Placebo in the Treatment of Anxiety in Children and AdoLescents With NeurodevelopMental Disorders
There are currently no approved medications for the treatment of anxiety in children and youth with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs), both common and rare. Sertraline, a...
Where Wild Things Grow: Nature- and Activity-based Group Interventions for Neurodivergent Children and Youth
The goal of this action research project is to develop and implement nature- and activity-based group interventions across health care, school and leisure settings in Southern...
Piloting the Competence in Romance and Understanding Sexual Health Curriculum
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether the CRUSH curriculum is possible (feasible), whether it fits the needs of the adults it is designed for (acceptable), and shows...
Neuroimaging Predictors of Improvement to Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT) in Young Children With Autism
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a very heterogeneous disorder with limited empirically validated behavioral and biological interventions. The goal of this pilot investigation is...
Motor Function Assessment and VR-based Motor Training in Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorder
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if autism affect motor functions, including muscle strength, balance, and motor control? Additionally, understanding the motor...
Placebo-Controlled Study of Terpenes-Enriched Cannabis Oil T1/C28 for Children With Autism
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine whether cannabidiol (CBD, 28%) combined with terpenes and a small amount of THC (1%) can help reduce symptoms of autism, and to...
Better Social, Emotional Communication, Healthy Relationship and ASD Accommodation Skills: Emotional Intelligence...
Subjects are enrolled in pairs. Pairs consist of an autistic adult age 18-36 and a non-autistic learning partner who has a relationship with the autistic adult, such as a parent....
The Alama Project: Autism Outcomes and Neurobehavioral Markers in Young Children Born to Mothers With HIV in Kenya
The study will use a non-invasive remote eye-tracking system (Eyelink Portable Duo) to acquire a short series of eye-tracking measures to determine whether these can predict...
Trial of Center-Based vs. In-Home Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT) in Autism
The aim of this clinical trial is to compare the efficacy of a 16-week center-based Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT-C) versus home-based Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT-H) in...
Reciprocal Imitation Training and Musical Rhythm Sensitivity in Autistic Toddlers
The primary goal of this study is to examine rhythm sensitivity as a predictor of response to naturalistic developmental behavioral intervention (NDBIs) in autistic toddlers....
Exploring Virtual Reality As an Intervention for Food Selectivity: a Clinical Trial
Food selectivity is a common challenge among children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), with significant impacts on their nutrition and well-being. The main purpose of this...
Role of the Gut Vascular Barrier and Microbiota in Autism Spectrum Disorders
Recent research links gut microbiota alterations to Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), a neurobiological condition with multifactorial bases. In some ASD patients, altered gut flora...
The Impact of a Virtual Magic Trick Training Program
The proposed project will attempt to confirm the benefits of a structured magic trick training program (MTTP) experience in adolescents with autism. Benefits of participating in a...
Autism - Children's Improvisational Music Therapy Evaluation
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effectiveness of individual sessions of improvisational music therapy for autistic children aged 7 - 11. Researchers will...
Modified Pivotal Response Treatment for Insistence on Sameness in Autistic Youth
The purpose of this open label trial is to examine the preliminary feasibility, acceptability, and effectiveness of a 12-week behavioral intervention program (1 hour/week) to...
Allogeneic Wharton Jelly Mesenchymal Stromal Cell (WJMSC) for Treatment of Autism
Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are characterized by core domains: persistent deficits in social communication and interaction; restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior,...
Safety and Efficacy of Fecal Microbiota Transplantation
The gut microbiota is critical to health and functions with a level of complexity comparable to that of an organ system. Dysbiosis, or alterations of this gut microbiota ecology,...
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Frequently Asked Questions
There are currently 23 clinical trials for Autism, with 23 actively recruiting participants. These include trials across all phases from early-stage Phase 1 to late-stage Phase 3.
To join a clinical trial for Autism, review the eligibility criteria on the trial detail pages, then talk to your doctor about whether a trial is right for you. Your doctor can help you evaluate the potential benefits and risks.
Phase 3 trials are large-scale studies that test whether a treatment is effective and monitor side effects. There are 0 Phase 3 trials for Autism, representing treatments closest to potential FDA approval.
Clinical trials follow strict safety protocols overseen by Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) and the FDA. Participants are monitored closely and can withdraw at any time. Always discuss risks and benefits with your healthcare provider before enrolling.
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