Autism spectrum disorder Clinical Trials

Recruiting autism spectrum disorder studies with sites across the US, sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov and refreshed daily. Free to join — find one near you below.

Clinical trials study new ways to prevent, detect, or treat autism spectrum disorder. Joining one can give you access to investigational treatments and close monitoring by a specialist research team — at no cost — while helping advance care for others. Below are recruiting autism spectrum disorder studies with sites across the US; use the location tools to find ones near you.

What to expect

Screening first. The study team reviews your eligibility before anything else — there's no obligation to continue.
Informed consent. You'll get a full explanation of the study, its potential risks and benefits, and can withdraw at any time.
No cost to you. Study visits, tests, and the investigational treatment are covered; many studies reimburse travel.

Recruiting autism spectrum disorder trials

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Regulating Together for Intellectual Disability and Autism: A Group Behavioral Therapy for for Emotion Dysregulation

for Autism

1 site in Kansas City

Sponsor: Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City

Sex: All·Age: 8 - 12

Code: NCT07624448

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Pepea Pamoja: Cluster-Randomized Trial for Caregivers of Children With Autism in Kenya

for Autism Spectrum Disorder

Sponsor: Indiana University

Sex: All·Age: 18 - 90

Code: NCT07259044

Reciprocal Innovation to Optimize Low-Tech Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) for Individuals

for Autism

1 site in Charlottesville

Sponsor: Indiana University

Sex: All·Age: 3 - 14

Code: NCT07581483

Trial of Center-Based Early Start Denver Model vs. Pivotal Response Treatment in Children With Autism

for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

1 site in Palo Alto

Sponsor: Stanford University

Sex: All·Age: 2 - 4

Code: NCT07522190

Dance, Yoga, And Mindful Movement Training For ASD

for Autism Spectrum Disorder

1 site in Los Angeles

Sponsor: USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance

Sex: All·Age: 18 - 36

Code: NCT07758088

Eye Tracking and Autism in Former Preterm Infants

for Autism

1 site in Indianapolis

Sponsor: Indiana University

Sex: All·Age: 14 Months - 48 Months

Code: NCT07764822

Clinical Trial Evaluating the Effects of Ganaxolone in Children With Autism

for Autism in Children

1 site in Stanford

Sponsor: Stanford University

Sex: All·Age: 5 - 17

Code: NCT07635862·Phase 2

Using Apollo Neuro in Autistic Children With Self-Injurious Behavior

for Self-Injurious Behavior

1 site in Richmond

Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University

Sex: All·Age: 6 - 179 Months

Code: NCT07648420

Crisis Interventions for Pediatric Providers - Autism Version

for Autism

1 site in Los Angeles

Sponsor: Children's Hospital Los Angeles

Sex: All·Age: 18+·Accepts healthy volunteers

Code: NCT07508436

Feasibility, Acceptability, and Preliminary Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Depression in Autistic Youth in Clinical Settings

for Autism Spectrum Disorder

1 site in Los Angeles

Sponsor: Children's Hospital Los Angeles

Sex: All·Age: 11 - 17

Code: NCT07755137

Medial Prefrontal Cortex Brain Magnetic Stimulation in Autism

for Autism Spectrum Disorder

Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital

Sex: All·Age: 18 - 45

Code: NCT07770451

Role of Omega-DEK in Childhood Apraxia of Speech

for Childhood Apraxia of Speech

2 sites in Atlanta

Sponsor: Claudia R. Morris

Sex: All·Age: 36 Months - 6

Code: NCT07216001·Phase 2

Use of Low Doses of Interleukin-2 in Autism Spectrum Disorders

for Autism Spectrum Disorder

Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris

Sex: All·Age: 6 - 8

Code: NCT07589842·Phase 2

Dialectic Behaviour Therapy (DBT) for People With Autism: A Multiple Baseline Single Case Design

for Autism Spectrum Disorder

Sponsor: GGZ Friesland

Sex: All·Age: 16+

Code: NCT07786883

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Maternal Biomarkers and Environmental Contributors to Autism Spectrum Disorders in Children of First-time Mothers

for Autism

Sponsor: Indiana University

Sex: All·Age: All ages

Code: NCT07070804

Transdiagnostic Sleep and Circadian Treatment for Autistic Adults

for Sleep

Sponsor: Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Sex: All·Age: 18 - 65

Code: NCT07461844

Transdiagnostic Sleep and Circadian Treatment for Autistic Adolescents

for Sleep

Sponsor: Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Sex: All·Age: 13 - 17

Code: NCT07612111

Cognitive Training in Virtual Reality for Autism

for Autism

Sponsor: Istituto per la Ricerca e l'Innovazione Biomedica

Sex: All·Age: 4 - 6

Code: NCT07643649

Testing a Blended Social-Communication and Social-Emotional Intervention for Autistic Toddlers

for Autism

Sponsor: Baylor University

Sex: All·Age: All ages

Code: NCT07748780

Semaglutide in Youth With Autism Spectrum Disorder

for Autism Spectrum Disorder

1 site in Cincinnati

Sponsor: Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati

Sex: All·Age: 12 - 18

Code: NCT07770152·Phase 4

Pilot Evaluation of the Developed Syntactic-Semantic Visual Configuration Intervention for Children With Language Impairment

for Language Impairment

Sponsor: Riphah International University

Sex: All·Age: 6 - 12·Accepts healthy volunteers

Code: NCT07786545

Efficacy of Low Glycemic Index Diet vs Modified Atkins Diet and Gluten Free Casein Free Diet as add-on Therapy With Standard of Care in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

for Autism Spectrum Disorder

Sponsor: All India Institute of Medical Sciences

Sex: All·Age: 3 - 8

Code: NCT07797725

Buspirone for Anxiety in Autistic Youth

for Anxiety

Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital

Sex: All·Age: 7 - 17

Code: NCT07439042·Phase 4

The ROOT Study: Scaling the 'Standard of Care Plus' Obstetric Nutrition Model to Optimize Maternal and Infant Health

for Preterm Birth

Sponsor: GrowBaby Life Project

Sex: Female·Age: 18+

Code: NCT07559773

Clinical Trial of "Exploradores de Sabores" to Improve Food Selectivity in ASD Kids

for Autism Spectrum Disorder

Sponsor: Universidad Autonoma de Baja California

Sex: All·Age: 4 - 11

Code: NCT07727018

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Effects of Hippotherapy in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

for Autism Spectrum Disorder

Sponsor: Fenerbahce University

Sex: All·Age: 7 - 15

Code: NCT07739693

LEGO-Based Play Therapy for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

for Autism Spectrum Disorder

Sponsor: Marmara University

Sex: All·Age: 6 - 12

Code: NCT07751679

Safety and Efficacy of NDTx-03 in Children and Adolescents With ASD or SCD

for Autism Spectrum Disorder

Sponsor: Neudive Inc.

Sex: All·Age: 10 - 18

Code: NCT07770867

Structured Sensory-Based Occupational Therapy in Children With Autism

for Autism Spectrum Disorder

Sponsor: Emre DANSUK

Sex: All·Age: 3 - 9·Accepts healthy volunteers

Code: NCT07789704

Social Robots and Board Games for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

for Autism Spectrum Disorder

Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital

Sex: All·Age: 4 - 10

Code: NCT07775937

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Emotion Processing and Regulation in People With Intellectual Disability

for Intellectual Disabilities (F70-F79)

Sponsor: Karolinska Institutet

Sex: All·Age: 18 - 45

Code: NCT06894264

Smart Inhaler and Remote Asthma Management in Adolescents With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

for Asthma in Children

1 site in Los Angeles

Sponsor: Children's Hospital Los Angeles

Sex: All·Age: 10 - 17

Code: NCT07746921

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Prednisone in Adults With an Immune-Mediated Subtype of Autism Spectrum Disorder

for Autism Spectrum Disorder

1 site in Lexington

Sponsor: Christopher John McDougle, M.D.

Sex: Male·Age: 18 - 50

Code: NCT06934915·EARLY_Phase 1

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for Asperger's Disorder

1 site in Richmond

Sponsor: Veterans Recovery Network Inc.

Sex: All·Age: 17 - 99·Accepts healthy volunteers

Code: NCT07661823

Occupational Therapy Intervention in Children Diagnosed With Early and Late Autism Spectrum Disorder

for Autism Spectrum Disorder

Sponsor: SEDANUR GÜRLEK

Sex: All·Age: 6 - 12

Code: NCT07740863

Low Intensity Focused Ultrasound in ASD

for Autism Spectrum Disorder

1 site in Charleston

Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina

Sex: All·Age: 13 - 25

Code: NCT07225322·Phase 1

Home Play-based Intervention for Parents and Infants

for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Sponsor: Nanyang Technological University

Sex: All·Age: 9 Months - 15 Months

Code: NCT07716072

Adapted Visual Safety Plan for Autistic Youth (VSP-AY) to Address Self-harm, Suicidal Ideation, and Suicide Behaviors

for Autism Spectrum Disorder

Sponsor: College of Management Academic Studies

Sex: All·Age: 13 - 18

Code: NCT07333014

Differences in Rest, Emotion, and Arousal Modulation in Youth

for Autism

1 site in Pittsburgh

Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh

Sex: All·Age: 6 - 10

Code: NCT07476937

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Feasibility of a Culturally Adapted Nurse-Led COPE Intervention for Caregivers of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

for Autism Spectrum Disorder

Sponsor: Khyber Medical University Peshawar

Sex: All·Age: 18+

Code: NCT07722949

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Understanding and Treating Severe and Resistant Pathological Aggression: Using Deep Brain Stimulation to Treat Resistant Aggression

for Autism Spectrum Disorder

Sponsor: University Hospital, Rouen

Sex: All·Age: 18 - 70

Code: NCT07315685

Preliminary Effects of the CO-OP Approach in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

for Autism Spectrum Disorder

Sponsor: Atlas University

Sex: All·Age: 7 - 10

Code: NCT07717853

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Behavior Analytic Support of Needle-related Hospital Visits for Autistic Patients

for Autism Spectrum Disorder

1 site in Boston

Sponsor: Boston Medical Center

Sex: All·Age: 3+

Code: NCT06712784

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NTI164 in Autism Spectrum Disorder

for Autism

Sponsor: Fenix Innovation Group

Sex: All·Age: 6 - 25

Code: NCT07257939·Phase 3

Gut Microbiome Characteristics and Neurodevelopmental Functioning in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

for Autism Spectrum Disorder

Sponsor: Saveetha University

Sex: All·Age: 3 - 12

Code: NCT07646808

A Two-Part Intervention to Target Cardiovascular Health

for Autism

Sponsor: University of California, Los Angeles

Sex: All·Age: 9 - 26

Code: NCT07673172

Cognitive Control and Metacognition Training

for Autism

Sponsor: Boston Children's Hospital

Sex: All·Age: 8 - 11

Code: NCT06885684

Circulating Oxytocin Changes in Response to MDMA vs. Placebo in Adult Patients With Autism Spectrum Disorder and Matched Healthy Controls

for Autism Spectrum Disorder

Sponsor: University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland

Sex: All·Age: 18+·Accepts healthy volunteers

Code: NCT07555132

Early Diagnostic Telehealth Pilot for Moderate- and High-Risk Children: Evaluating Assessment Protocols and Efficiency in Georgia's Early Intervention Program

for Autism Spectrum Disorder

1 site in Atlanta

Sponsor: Emory University

Sex: All·Age: 16 Months - 36 Months

Code: NCT07623759

Evaluating a Workbook to Promote Autistic Wellbeing

for Autism

Sponsor: Canterbury Christ Church University

Sex: All·Age: 18+

Code: NCT07630376

AI-Based Reflective Parenting Simulation for Parents of Autistic Children

for Autism Spectrum Disorder

Sponsor: University of Haifa

Sex: All·Age: 18+·Accepts healthy volunteers

Code: NCT07687381

A Placebo-controlled Trial of Folinic Acid in Children With ASD

for Autism Spectrum Disorder

Sponsor: Prof. Adi Aran

Sex: All·Age: 3 - 6

Code: NCT07642661·Phase 2

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Trial of an Online Spanish Pivotal Response Treatment Training in Autism Spectrum Disorder

for Autism Spectrum Disorder

1 site in Palo Alto

Sponsor: Stanford University

Sex: All·Age: 2 - 5

Code: NCT06690255

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Investigating Autimia, a Digital Intervention for Patients With Autism Spectrum Disorder

for Autism Spectrum Disorder

Sponsor: Gaia AG

Sex: All·Age: 18 - 65

Code: NCT07638657

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Intranasal Insulin for Autism Spectrum Disorder in Children and Young Adults Aged 4 to 21 Years

for Autism Spectrum Disorder

1 site in Spring

Sponsor: Healing Hope International

Sex: All·Age: 4 - 21

Code: NCT07521371

Real World Outcomes of Intranasal MuSE Exosomes and Stem Cells in Neurological Regenerative Therapy

for Traumatic Brain Injury

Sponsor: Healing Hope International

Sex: All·Age: 4 - 80

Code: NCT07521384

GAIP ASD Research Study

for Autism Spectrum Disorder

2 sites in Roswell

Sponsor: Greater Atlanta Integrative Pediatrics

Sex: All·Age: 3+

Code: NCT07622316·Phase 1

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The Effect of Playful Physiotherapy Intervention

for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Sponsor: University of Tartu

Sex: All·Age: 7 - 12·Accepts healthy volunteers

Code: NCT07466147

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Transcranial Temporal Interference Stimulation for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders

for Autism Spectrum Disorder

Sponsor: Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine

Sex: All·Age: 4 - 10

Code: NCT07625748

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Exercise Interventions for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

for Autism Spectrum Disorder

Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital

Sex: All·Age: 4 - 10

Code: NCT07789457

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Autism spectrum disorder clinical trials — common questions

Are autism spectrum disorder clinical trials free to join?

Yes. Participating in a autism spectrum disorder clinical trial is free — study-related visits, tests, and the investigational treatment are provided at no cost to you. Many studies also reimburse travel and time. You never pay to take part.

Who can join a autism spectrum disorder clinical trial?

Each autism spectrum disorder study sets its own eligibility criteria — typically based on age, medical history, current treatments, and overall health. Every trial listed here shows its criteria, and the study team confirms your eligibility before enrollment. You can review and apply to any that look like a fit.

How do I find a autism spectrum disorder trial near me?

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How many autism spectrum disorder trials are recruiting right now?

We're currently tracking roughly 204 recruiting autism spectrum disorder trials with US sites, sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov and refreshed daily.

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Autism spectrum disorder trials by city

Stanford, CA Cincinnati, OH Los Angeles, CA Boston, MA Palo Alto, CA Sacramento, CA Aurora, CO Indianapolis, IN Loma Linda, CA Miami, FL Seattle, WA

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