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
- NCT07041502Recruiting
Aut-CARE: Helping young autistic adults think and feel better
This study tests an online program for young adults (16-30) with autism to help them think more clearly, solve problems, and manage emotions. It's designed for people without intellectual disability who already attend services at the Friends Foundation.
Barcelona, CataloniaAges 16–30 - NCT06866275RecruitingPhase 2
Suramin for autism in boys aged 5–14
This trial tests if a medicine called suramin (KZ101) can help with social challenges in boys with autism. It's a 12-week study at one location, and families must be able to visit the site easily.
Orange, CaliforniaAges 5–14 - NCT06859918Recruiting
Social skills program for adults with autism
This study tests a social and emotional program called TUNE In 3.0 for adults with autism. It is designed to help improve social connections and emotional well-being.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06705907Recruiting
Helping middle-schoolers with autism improve school and social skills
This study tests a program to help middle school students with autism who have trouble with organization, planning, and social skills. It aims to improve their academic and social functioning in school.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 10–15 - NCT06549179Recruiting
Testing a tool to diagnose autism in adults
This study tests a new French questionnaire (AMSE) to see how well it can identify autism in adults who are seeking a first diagnosis. It may help you get a clearer answer about whether you have autism.
ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT06523387Recruiting
Online parent training for autism communication
This study tests an online training program for parents of young children with autism to help improve their child's communication skills. The training is done at home over video calls, so you don't need to travel to Stanford.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 2–5 - NCT06495684Recruiting
A brain stimulation study for adults with autism
This trial tests whether mild brain stimulation (transcranial direct current stimulation or tDCS) over multiple sessions can improve thinking, behavior, and brain activity in adults with autism. It may help researchers learn if this safe, noninvasive treatment can support better daily functioning.
Albuquerque, New MexicoAges 18–35 - NCT05396352Recruiting
Study brain-task skills in autism using brain stimulation
This study looks at how different brain regions work in people with autism and in neurotypical adults using thinking tasks, MRI scans, and a noninvasive brain stimulation called tDCS. It may help researchers better understand social and executive thinking—how you plan and manage tasks.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18–35 - NCT03583684Recruiting
Brain scan study to predict response to Pivotal Response Treatment
This study uses brain scans to learn which young children with autism are most likely to improve with Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT). It may help families and clinicians choose the best early treatment based on early brain signals.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 2–4 - NCT05874466Recruiting
Screening app for autism signs in young children
This study tests whether a tablet/computer app can reliably spot early autism signs in toddlers. If it works well, it could help families and clinicians screen sooner and more accurately.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 1.3 years–3 years - NCT05750095Recruiting
Parenting support program for children with autism
This trial tests parenting programs designed for parents of young children with autism (ages 2–6). It may help you learn practical ways to support your child and your family day to day.
BergenAges 2–6 - NCT05546554RecruitingPhase 2
Suvorexant for sleep problems in teens with autism
This Phase 2 study tests whether suvorexant helps improve sleep in children and teens with autism who have significant sleep trouble. It may help reduce behaviors related to poor sleep by changing how the brain promotes sleep.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 13–17 - NCT05540574RecruitingPhase 2
Zolpidem for sleep problems in autistic children
This Phase 2 study tests zolpidem (a sleep medicine) to help children with autism sleep better. It will check sleep changes using sleep testing and to confirm zolpidem is safe for this age group.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 8–17 - NCT05501678RecruitingPhase 2
Diphenhydramine to help sleep in autistic children
This Phase 2 study tests whether diphenhydramine improves sleep in children with autism who have significant sleep problems. It requires sleep monitoring (watch data and sleep testing) and checking for side effects to see if the treatment is safe and helpful.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 8–17 - NCT04899544Recruiting
Center vs home therapy for autism with PRT coaching
This study compares two ways of delivering Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT) for young children with autism—at a center or in the home. It may help your child by testing which approach better supports language and autism-related communication skills.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 2–5 - NCT04060030RecruitingPhase 2
Leucovorin for young children with autism language difficulties
This Phase 2 study tests whether leucovorin (a vitamin-related medicine) can improve social communication and language in young children with autism. It also looks at safety and whether the results hold while the child stays on their usual therapies and routines.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 2.5 years–5 years - NCT03866668RecruitingPhase 2
Esomeprazole for young children with autism
This Phase 2 study tests whether esomeprazole helps children with autism. It looks at children who are generally healthy, take stable medicines, and can reliably attend visits so their care team can track changes during the study.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 2–6 - NCT07243561RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Exosome therapy for childhood autism study
This trial tests if exosomes from stem cells can help children with autism who haven't improved enough with standard behavioral therapy. It aims to see if this treatment is safe and effective for reducing autism symptoms.
Dongfang, HainanAges 3–7 - NCT07708246Recruiting
Parent-led social skills training for children with autism
This study teaches parents to run play-based activities at home that help children with autism improve social skills. Parents attend one training session and get monthly video check-ins, and the program runs for 6 months.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 3–10 - NCT07876245Recruiting
Gentle massage for toddlers with autism
This study tests whether a simple, gentle massage routine can help toddlers with autism. It looks at how the massage might affect brain activity and parent-child interaction.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 1.5 years–2 years - NCT03222375Recruiting
Home treatment for autism using special sound and imaging devices
This trial studies a home-based treatment for autism (or related conditions) using specially designed sound, image, and electromagnetic devices. It aims to see whether this personalized “treatment code” and device approach can improve autism-related skills and behaviors.
Louisville, KentuckyAges 1 month–21 years - NCT04766177RecruitingPhase 3
Bumetanide for children with autism symptoms
This trial tests whether bumetanide can improve autism symptoms in children. It is for children aged 3 to 12 with autism diagnosed using a standard symptom rating scale.
TantaAges 3–12 - NCT04923854Recruiting
Study of autism using child data you provide
This study looks at children with autism to understand patterns over time, using information from past and future records. Your involvement could help researchers learn how different needs may show up and change.
ParisAges 1–18 - NCT05520632Recruiting
Test sounds and hearing responses in young children with autism
This study checks how children’s brains and bodies respond to sounds using a hearing test called BAEP. It compares children with autism to other children with typical development to learn whether sound processing differs.
PortoAges 3–6
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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.
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