Clinical trials
Autism clinical trials
Below are recruiting autism clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 369 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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 - NCT07539519Recruiting
Mental Health Treatment Toolkit for Autistic Teens
This study tests a new toolkit designed to help therapists better treat mental health conditions in autistic teenagers. Researchers want to improve care by training therapists to understand autism and how it affects mental health treatment.
Miami, FloridaAges 13 years+ - NCT07533331Recruiting
Digital Companion Chatbot for Adults with Autism
This study tests whether a conversational AI assistant (a chatbot you chat with via text) can help autistic adults manage daily life and social connections. Researchers will track how the tool affects your well-being and independence.
Bloomington, IndianaAges 18–35 - NCT07531914Recruiting
Testing a Brain Function Assessment for ADHD and Autism
This study validates a new computer-based test that measures how well your brain can focus and control impulses. Researchers want to see if it works reliably for people with ADHD or autism.
UmeåAges 18 years+ - NCT07521384Enrolling by invitation
Real-World Study of Intranasal Cell Therapy for Brain Injuries
This study follows people who receive intranasal stem cell or exosome therapy (tiny packages from special cells) for brain or neurological conditions like stroke, brain injury, or cerebral palsy. Researchers track how well the treatment works by measuring inflammation markers in the blood and monitoring clinical improvements over time.
Monterrey, Nuevo LeónAges 4–80 - NCT07524192Recruiting
Online training program for teachers supporting autistic children
This study tests an online training program designed to help kindergarten and elementary school teachers better support autistic children and children with developmental delays in their classrooms. The program teaches practical strategies teachers can use every day.
SeoulAges Any age - NCT07500363Recruiting
Helping caregivers engage in early autism therapy
This study looks at how to help caregivers of young children with autism engage more in early intervention. It connects you with a family or friend supporter who can help you, while the study team works with your therapist.
Sacramento, CaliforniaAges 1 year+ - NCT07495761Recruiting
Central sensitization signs in adults with autism
This study looks at whether adults with autism (without intellectual disability) experience central sensitization, a condition where the nervous system becomes overly sensitive to stimuli. It aims to understand how common this is and why it matters for treatment.
Grenoble, IsereAges 18 years+ - NCT06764810Recruiting
Motor skills and senses in children 4–11
This study looks at how motor skills (like catching, jumping) and sensory processing (how the brain handles sights, sounds, touch) are related in children with and without certain developmental differences. The goal is to better understand these connections to help support children's development.
VicAges 4–11 - 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 - NCT07476937Recruiting
Understanding Sleep and Emotions in Children with Autism
This study looks at how sleep, emotions, and arousal differ in children with autism who have bedtime struggles. If your child is 6 to 10 years old and has trouble falling asleep, this trial may help researchers understand and improve sleep for kids like yours.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 6–10 - NCT06783101Recruiting
Smart Inhaler for Teens with Intellectual Disabilities and Asthma
This study tests a 'smart' inhaler that tracks when and how your child uses their asthma medicine. The goal is to help teens with intellectual or developmental disabilities manage asthma better at home.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 10–17 - NCT07469566Recruiting
Studying the natural course of 7q11.23 microduplication syndrome
This study follows people with a rare genetic condition called 7q11.23 microduplication over time to understand how it affects development, learning, and health. Participants will have interviews, thinking and memory tests, and an MRI brain scan.
BronAges 5–50 - NCT07471594Recruiting
Parent training for autistic toddlers in early intervention
This study tests a family-focused training program to help parents of toddlers with autism-related behaviors. It is designed for children already receiving early intervention services through BabyNet who show early signs of autism and emotional challenges.
Columbia, South CarolinaAges 1–3 - NCT07466147Recruiting
Playful physiotherapy for kids with ADHD or autism
This study tests if playful physiotherapy can help children ages 5 to 12 with ADHD, autism, or social difficulties feel better in group settings. It involves fun movement activities designed to improve behavior and social skills.
TartuAges 7–12 - NCT07439042RecruitingPhase 4
Buspirone for anxiety in children with autism
This trial tests whether buspirone, a medication that helps with anxiety, can reduce anxiety in children and teens with autism. It is a 12-week study where participants receive buspirone or a placebo (a pill with no medicine) to see if it improves anxiety symptoms.
Lexington, MassachusettsAges 7–17 - NCT07439276Recruiting
Social thinking in kids with neurodevelopmental disorders
This study looks at how children and teens with autism or ADHD understand social situations. It uses games and tasks to measure social thinking skills, which may help doctors better support these kids.
ParisAges 8–16 - NCT07426302Enrolling by invitation
Virtual reality mental exercises for teens with autism and ADHD
This trial uses virtual reality games to help improve thinking skills in children and teens who have both autism and ADHD. It tests whether these fun, computer-based exercises can support attention and learning.
MessinaAges 8–18 - NCT07428876Recruiting
Sensory integration therapy study for children with autism
This study tests a therapy called SITS (sensory integration therapy) in children with autism. It aims to help with sensory processing, language, and behavior issues in high-functioning children ages 5 to 11.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 5–11 - NCT06817746Recruiting
Telehealth program for babies showing early signs of autism
This study offers a telehealth (video call) program for families with babies under 18 months who show early signs of autism. The goal is to provide support and check if this remote approach helps with development.
Pisa, ItalyAges 9 months–1.4 years - NCT06823492Recruiting
Early life and brain study
This study looks at how your early life experiences may affect your brain and behavior. You would visit the University of Manchester for assessments and help researchers understand these connections.
ManchesterAges 18–25 - 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 - NCT07398183Recruiting
Sleep help for kids with autism
This study tests a sleep program for children with autism who have trouble falling asleep. It aims to improve sleep for both the child and parents.
Hong KongAges 6–12 - NCT07393152Recruiting
Quality of life study for children with autism
This study tests tools to help families and doctors make better decisions together and improve care for children with autism. It focuses on children under 12 who are part of a regional autism network.
Bosisio Parini, (LC)Ages birth–11 years
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for autism?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 369 recruiting autism 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 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 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
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.