Clinical trials
Autism Disorder clinical trials
Below are recruiting autism disorder clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 338 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05695885Recruiting
Supportive STEPS program for teens and young adults with autism
This study tests the “STEPS” program to support people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) through structured help and assessments. It may help you learn and use strategies that fit your needs, while your caregiver completes required questionnaires.
Tuscaloosa, AlabamaAges 16–25 - NCT05707923Recruiting
Simplified language study for comprehension in autistic toddlers
This study looks at whether using simpler language helps young children with autism understand and learn. It involves children ages 1 to 4 who mainly hear and respond to English.
East Lansing, MichiganAges 1–4 - NCT05738278Recruiting
Care changes guided by heart rate in non-speaking autistic people
This study tests whether using a person’s heart rate to guide care can improve day-to-day support for autistic people who do not communicate verbally. It’s aimed at people who live in a care home or attend a staffed day program most days of the week.
OsloAges 5–70 - NCT05849376Recruiting
Imitation training for young children with autism
This study tests an “imitation training” program to help children with autism learn to copy others’ actions and sounds. It may help with early communication and social learning by practicing identity matching and motor/vocal imitation skills.
New Brunswick, New JerseyAges 1–6 - NCT05901558Recruiting
Remote therapy program for toddlers with autism
This trial studies a structured remote (video/at-home) therapy plan for toddlers who have been screened as having autism. It may help improve toddler development and support families with regular follow-up.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 1.3 years–2.5 years - NCT05989685Recruiting
Autism camouflaging questionnaire study for teens
This study is testing a new questionnaire designed to measure how much people with autism 'camouflage' or hide their autistic traits. It aims to better understand this behavior in teens and young adults.
HamburgAges 13–21 - NCT06060860Recruiting
Comparing two therapies for autistic adults with depression or anxiety
This study compares two types of talk therapy — cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness-based therapy — to see which works better for autistic adults who also have depression or anxiety. You would attend online sessions from home.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06116552Recruiting
Social understanding study for autistic children
This study looks at how autistic children ages 9 to 12 understand social situations. It aims to compare understanding of social interactions that involve more or less information to help improve future support.
Lawrence, KansasAges 9–12 - NCT06158581Recruiting
Comparing two emotion therapies for autistic youth and adults
This study compares two different types of emotional support therapies to see which works better for autistic youth and young adults who have high emotional reactivity or distress. You'll be asked about your feelings and experiences, and your support person (like a parent or friend) can help answer questions too.
Tuscaloosa, AlabamaAges 10–30 - NCT06179953Recruiting
Emotional skills training with a social robot
This trial tests whether a social robot can help children improve their emotional and communication skills. It is designed for children who can speak in sentences and connect ideas to talk about events.
Messina, ItalyAges 5–10 - NCT06255535Recruiting
Brain-guided brain stimulation for autism
This study tests if a type of brain stimulation (rTMS) guided by brain scans can improve thinking and behavior in people with autism who also have intellectual disability. It aims to help with social communication and daily function.
Fuzhou, FujianAges 6–30 - NCT06309251Recruiting
Ketogenic diet for children with epilepsy or other conditions
This trial studies how well a ketogenic diet works for children with hard-to-treat epilepsy or certain other diseases. It aims to see if the diet improves quality of life.
Milan, MIAges Up to 18 years - NCT06348992Recruiting
Talk therapy and yoga for burnout in parents of children with autism
This study tests if combining talk therapy (ACT) with gentle yoga can help parents of children with autism who feel burned out. If you often feel exhausted or overwhelmed by caregiving, this program may give you new coping skills and support.
Daqing, None SelectedAges Any age - NCT06380569Recruiting
A strength-based program for job interview skills (ages 14-26)
This study tests a program that helps young adults build on their strengths to improve job interview skills in community settings. It aims to see if focusing on what you're good at can boost confidence and performance in interviews.
East Hanover, New JerseyAges 14–26 - NCT06466876Recruiting
Word learning study for autistic children who speak
This study tests a special way of teaching new words to autistic children ages 4 to 10 who already speak in simple sentences. The goal is to find out if a retrieval-based practice method helps them learn and remember words better.
Baton Rouge, LouisianaAges 4–10 - NCT06712784Recruiting
Support for autistic patients during needle procedures
This trial tests a behavior support program to help autistic patients and their caregivers during needle-related hospital visits at Boston Medical Center. It aims to reduce challenging behaviors and make procedures easier for everyone involved.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 3 years+ - NCT06506097Recruiting
Parent-school help for young kids with social challenges
This study tests a program that helps teachers and families work together to support preschool children who have social or communication difficulties. It may help your child build better skills at school and at home.
Denton, TexasAges 2–6 - NCT06529380Recruiting
Brain stimulation for severe self-harm in children with autism
This study tests whether deep brain stimulation can reduce severe self-injurious behaviors in children with autism. If standard treatments haven't worked, this approach may offer a new option.
Toronto, OntarioAges 5–17 - NCT06552286Recruiting
Study of STRW-T program for autistic teens in 11th and 12th grade
This trial tests the STRW-T program to help autistic high school students improve daily living skills. It is designed for teens who are in their last two years of high school or deferring graduation.
Carrboro, North CarolinaAges 15–21 - NCT06593613Recruiting
RUBI program for autistic adults and their parents
This trial tests a program called RUBI for autistic adults who have mild to moderate challenging behaviors like outbursts or verbal aggression. You and your parent will attend sessions together to learn new skills.
Jupiter, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT05803343Recruiting
Testing added benefits of including dogs for autism emotion control
This study tests whether adding dogs to therapy or activities helps children with autism better manage strong emotions and reactions. It may help families who are concerned about emotion outbursts or difficulty regulating feelings.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 8–15 - NCT06629324RecruitingPhase 2
Bone marrow cell transplant for cerebral palsy from brain hypoxia
This trial tests whether transplanting bone marrow cells can help children with spastic cerebral palsy caused by a lack of oxygen to the brain. It may improve movement and daily function.
HanoiAges 1–10 - NCT06651086Recruiting
Executive functioning help for children in therapy
This study tests a new way to help children with executive functioning challenges (like planning and staying organized) in therapy. It's for kids ages 6-12, with or without autism, who are getting therapy at publicly funded clinics.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 6–99 - NCT06661369Recruiting
Comparing therapy methods for children with autism
This study compares two ways of giving therapy (alone or in a group) to children with mild-to-moderate autism. It tests whether one approach helps more with sensory and motor skills.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 4–12
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for autism disorder?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 338 recruiting autism disorder studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a autism disorder trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a autism disorder trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
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