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Autism: early-phase trial registry
49 of 105 indexed Autism trials are currently recruiting, with more weight in Phase 1-2.
Corpus placement: #125 of 28,707 conditions by registered trial count.
105 US clinical trials · 49 currently recruiting · #125 of 28,707 conditions by registered trial count
Autism: 105 US clinical trials tracked, 49 recruiting.
Autism is the subject of 105 registered US clinical trials on ClinicalTrials.gov, 49 of them currently open to new participants. 8 are in Phase 3-4 (later-stage) and 26 in Phase 1-2 (earlier-stage). The most active sponsor is Stanford University, running 16 of these trials.
Enrollment posture brief
Registry condition autism
OPEN 49 | RECR 47% | LATE 8 | EARLY 26 | RANK #125 | SPON 16
Volume-matched condition peers
Nearest open-share peer: Bipolar II Disorder (47% recruiting · 15 trials)
Autism lists 49 open slots (47% of 105 indexed trials). Peers are matched on registered volume, not therapeutic-area browse lists. How peer matching works →
Key findings
What ClinicalTrials.gov does not surface for Autism on its own pages , computed from the registry mirror as of 2026-08-08. Each line carries its own denominator so it can be quoted as it stands.
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Autism is recruiting above its size-band peers.
49 of 105 indexed trials (46.7%) are open to enrollment, against a 37.1% average across 139 conditions with 100+ trials. The peer set uses the same ClinicalTrials.gov-derived counts as this page.
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One sponsor concentrates Autism research.
Stanford University accounts for 16 of 105 trials (15.2%). 66 distinct sponsors appear on at least one study for this condition label.
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Most Autism trials plan to enrol fewer than 100 people.
Median target enrolment is 60 among the 105 trials that report a genuine target (sentinel values excluded). 64 of those (61%) plan for fewer than 100 participants.
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Autism research is mostly interventional.
92 interventional and 13 observational studies make up this index (87.6% interventional). Study type is sponsor-reported on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Open and recent trials
105 total, page 1 of 3
The Neurodevelopmental and Behavioral Phenotyping Screening Protocol
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
NCT00271622
Screening for Autism in 9-Month-Olds by Measuring Social Visual Engagement
Emory University
NCT05916430
Examining the Effectiveness of the Early Start Denver Model in Community Programs Serving Young Autism
University of California, Davis
NCT06005285
The FBRI VTC Neuromotor Research Clinic
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
NCT03325946
SenseToKnow Autism Screening Device Validation Study
Duke University
NCT05874466
Early Diagnostic Response Model (EDRM)
Emory University
NCT05419895
COMPASS Across Settings (CAST) for Improving Transition Outcomes for Students With ASD
Ball State University
NCT06309160
Testing a Mobile App to Improve Toothbrushing Skills and Habits in Teens With Autism
University of Washington
NCT06208722
Improving Academic and Social Functioning in Middle-Schoolers With Autism
Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
NCT06705907
Meeting the Needs of Young Hispanic Autistic Children
The University of Texas at Dallas
NCT06733584
The TEAM Study - Treatment Efficacy for Autism/Attention Using Mixed Amphetamine
Gagan Joshi
NCT06853665
Telehealth Parent-Implemented Intervention for Young Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Hugo W. Moser Research Institute at Kennedy Krieger
NCT05176808
Optimizing Outcomes for Young Autistic Children
Northwestern University
NCT05926687
Natural History Study of Individuals With Autism and Germline Heterozygous PTEN Mutations
Boston Children's Hospital
NCT02461446
Family, Responsibility, Education, Support, and Health for Families With a Child With Autism
University of California, San Diego
NCT05741840
Internet-delivered Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Adolescents With Autism and Anxiety
Baylor College of Medicine
NCT06537128
Trial of Center-Based vs. In-Home Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT) in Autism
Stanford University
NCT04899544
"Opt-In" Early Intervention Program for Children Waiting to Receive an Autism Diagnosis
Drexel University
NCT07081724
Adia MED of Winter Park LLC Autism Spectrum Disorder Research Study
Adia Med of Winter Park
NCT07304440
CBT for Youth With Autism and Emotional/Behavioral Needs in Community Care Settings
University of California, Los Angeles
NCT05031364
Word Learning From Parentese in Autistic Children
The University of Texas at Dallas
NCT06649916
Use of Eye Tracking to Aid in Autism Risk Detection
Indiana University
NCT06471504
Cerebellum and Autism: Regional Specialization for Social and Executive Functions
American University
NCT05396352
Evaluating Pathways Mutual Gaze Protocol on Social Skills in Young Children Suspected of Autism
The University of Texas at Dallas
NCT06596226
Achieving Steady Work Among Adults With Autism Through Specialized Employment Program
Lawrence Fung
NCT04107064
Evaluating Georgia Part C Implementation Outcomes
Emory University
NCT07148258
PRT for Adolescents With High Functioning Autism
Stanford University
NCT05987761
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Restricted and Repetitive Behavior in ASD
Stanford University
NCT04532424
The Impact of a Virtual Magic Trick Training Program
University of Alabama at Birmingham
NCT05664841
Online Pivotal Response Treatment Training in Autism Spectrum Disorder
Stanford University
NCT06523387
Modified Pivotal Response Treatment for Insistence on Sameness in Autistic Youth
Stanford University
NCT06362733
Randomized Clinical Trial of TUNE In 3.0: A Social/Emotional Program for Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorder
University of Pennsylvania
NCT06859918
Reciprocal Imitation Training and Musical Rhythm Sensitivity in Autistic Toddlers
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
NCT05880225
Neuroimaging Predictors of Improvement to Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT) in Young Children With Autism
Stanford University
NCT03583684
A Strength-Based Employment Maintenance Program for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum
Kessler Foundation
NCT06255925
Optimizing Dimensions of Reinforcement
Auburn University
NCT07137273
Parent-Mediated Intervention Targeting Insistence on Sameness for Autistic Children
Stanford University
NCT06472115
In-Person Mindfulness-based Intervention for Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Their Caregivers
Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center
NCT06577623
Trial of Zolpidem for Sleep in Children With Autism
Stanford University
NCT05540574
Trial of Diphenhydramine for Sleep in Children With Autism
Stanford University
NCT05501678
Trial of Suvorexant for Sleep in Children With Autism
Stanford University
NCT05546554
A Study of Esomeprazole in Children With Autism
Stanford University
NCT03866668
Sleep Restriction Therapy (SRT) for Sleep Problems in Children With Autism
Stanford University
NCT06627205
Biomarkers Research in Anxiety for Validation and Efficacy
Boston Children's Hospital
NCT06221176
TF-CBT for Autistic Youth Pilot Implementation - Open Pilot
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
NCT07420478
Better Social, Emotional Communication, Healthy Relationship and ASD Accommodation Skills: Emotional Intelligence ("EQ") Training for Autistic People and ASD Accommodation Training for People Who Care
Kairon Connect, PBC
NCT07315867
Project VOICES: Vocal Optimization in Children Elevating the Spectrum
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
NCT06875843
FLIGHT - Autism: Education and Health Coaching Program Focused on Modifiable Lifestyle Factors for Parents
Documenting Hope Project
NCT07375537
The Power Down Pilot Study: A Novel Bedtime Manipulation Protocol
University of Pittsburgh
NCT06386029
An Open Label Study of CM-AT for the Treatment of Children With Autism
Curemark
NCT02649959
Phase Distribution
| Phase | Trial count |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | 3 |
| Phase 2 | 23 |
| Phase 3 | 5 |
| Phase 4 | 3 |
Top Sponsors
Named interventions
Most-linked intervention names on Autism records (sponsor-reported on ClinicalTrials.gov). Counts are trial links, not unique products.
US sites by state
Facility locations filed on Autism trials. A trial with sites in several states counts in each.
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, National Library of Medicine. Data is informational only.
Related
What to do with this Autism page
105 registered trials, 49 currently recruiting, is a starting point for a conversation, not a diagnosis or a recommendation.
- 49 Autism trials are currently recruiting, check eligibility criteria before contacting a site. Browse recruiting trials
- Stanford University sponsors the most Autism trials on record, review their full trial history before evaluating a specific study. See Stanford University's trials
- Bring the specific trial ID (NCT number) to your own doctor before enrolling, this page is a directory, not medical guidance. Read the trial-finding guide
Trial and recruiting counts reflect ClinicalTrials.gov registry status as of the data vintage above; individual trial eligibility and enrollment status can change.
Every figure on PlainTrial is rendered directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov registry, no number is typed in by an editor. This Autism condition card totals 105 registered trials; most-linked intervention Placebo; top US site state California. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, the data changelog, or report a data error.