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Autism Spectrum Disorder clinical trials

112 of 225 indexed Autism Spectrum Disorder trials are currently recruiting.

225 US clinical trials · 112 currently recruiting

Autism Spectrum Disorder is the subject of 225 registered US clinical trials on ClinicalTrials.gov, 112 of them currently open to new participants. 4 are in Phase 3-4 (later-stage) and 49 in Phase 1-2 (earlier-stage). The most active sponsor is Stanford University, running 19 of these trials.

The research picture

Autism Spectrum Disorder has 225 registered US clinical trials, 112 of them open to new participants right now, about 50% of the total.

112
recruiting participants now
50%
of trials open to enrollment
4
in Phase 3–4 (later-stage)
19
top sponsor: Stanford University
Phase 112Phase 237Phase 32Phase 42

Active & Recent Trials

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RECRUITING NA 80 participants

Achieving Steady Work Among Adults With Autism Through Specialized Employment Program

Lawrence Fung

NCT04107064

RECRUITING NA 80 participants

Modulating Temporoparietal Junction Mentalizing-Related Activity in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Using Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)

Yale University

NCT06214065

RECRUITING NA 80 participants

Pilot Trial of the RUBI Program for Autistic Adults

Seattle Children's Hospital

NCT06593613

RECRUITING NA 80 participants

Integrated Platform for Measuring and Reducing Symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder

State University of New York - Upstate Medical University

NCT06006637

RECRUITING Phase 2 80 participants

Treatment of Social and Language Deficits With Leucovorin for Young Children With Autism

Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center

NCT04060030

RECRUITING NA 75 participants

A Center Based Early Intervention Program For Preschoolers With Developmental Disorders

Stanford University

NCT04026386

RECRUITING Phase 1 70 participants

Combination Probiotic: BB-12 With LGG (Different Doses) in Treating Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

NCT03514784

RECRUITING NA 70 participants

DINO RCT - Treating Anxiety in Children With Autism

Hugo W. Moser Research Institute at Kennedy Krieger

NCT06066983

RECRUITING NA 70 participants

Family-school Partnership Intervention for Early Childhood Education

University of North Texas, Denton, TX

NCT06506097

RECRUITING NA 67 participants

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Restricted and Repetitive Behavior in ASD

Stanford University

NCT04532424

RECRUITING NA 64 participants

Retrieval-Based Word Learning in Autistic Children

Louisiana State University and A&M College

NCT06466876

RECRUITING NA 60 participants

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Study for Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Yale University

NCT04936009

RECRUITING NA 60 participants

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) to Treat Depression in Autism Spectrum Disorder

Yale University

NCT06142955

RECRUITING NA 60 participants

Resources for Optimizing Outcomes in Toddlers on the Spectrum

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

NCT07086781

RECRUITING NA 60 participants

Cerebellar Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder: Raynor Cerebellum Project

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

NCT05691283

RECRUITING Phase 2 60 participants

Propranolol for Aggression, Self-Injury, and Severe Disruptive Behavior in Adolescents and Adults With Autism

Jeremy Veenstra-vanderweele

NCT07091279

RECRUITING NA 60 participants

Brain Activity Changes After Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Anxiety in Autistic Youth From High-Need Communities

Montclair State University

NCT06904508

RECRUITING NA 60 participants

Harnessing Communication Preferences

Joel E. Ringdahl

NCT07278544

RECRUITING NA 60 participants

Speech-in-noise Perception in Autism and Fragile X

Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati

NCT06088589

RECRUITING NA 60 participants

Cerebellar tDCS in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

NCT04446442

RECRUITING NA 60 participants

Testing an Evidence-Based Supported Employment Model in Autistic Young Adults

University of California, Davis

NCT06829264

RECRUITING NA 54 participants

Social Groups for Autistic Young Adults (SDARIYA)

Drexel University

NCT07222982

RECRUITING NA 52 participants

Autism Doula Program Evaluation

Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati

NCT06896942

RECRUITING Early Phase 1 50 participants

Effect of an 8-Week Pickleball Program for Adults With Autism: A Feasibility Trial With a Delayed-Control Design

Penn State University

NCT07432776

RECRUITING 50 participants

FOXP1 Syndrome: The Seaver Autism Center for Research and Treatment is Characterizing FOXP1-related Neurodevelopmental Disorders Using Genetic, Medical, and Neuropsychological Measures.

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

NCT03718923

RECRUITING NA 50 participants

More and Less Social Comprehension

University of Kansas Medical Center

NCT06116552

RECRUITING 46 participants

Motor-voice Assessment in Infants (MAMI)

Ohio State University

NCT06807203

RECRUITING Phase 2 45 participants

TB006 for Autism Spectrum Disorder

Rossignol Medical Center

NCT06500637

RECRUITING NA 44 participants

Online Pivotal Response Treatment Training in Autism Spectrum Disorder

Stanford University

NCT06523387

RECRUITING NA 44 participants

Modified Pivotal Response Treatment for Insistence on Sameness in Autistic Youth

Stanford University

NCT06362733

RECRUITING Phase 1 40 participants

Cannabidiol (CBD) in Adults With ASD

Johns Hopkins University

NCT05015439

RECRUITING NA 40 participants

Randomized Clinical Trial of TUNE In 3.0: A Social/Emotional Program for Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorder

University of Pennsylvania

NCT06859918

RECRUITING NA 40 participants

Application of Virtual Reality Technology to Treatment of Social Anxiety

The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

NCT06845488

RECRUITING NA 40 participants

Reciprocal Imitation Training and Musical Rhythm Sensitivity in Autistic Toddlers

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

NCT05880225

RECRUITING NA 36 participants

Neuroimaging Predictors of Improvement to Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT) in Young Children With Autism

Stanford University

NCT03583684

RECRUITING Phase 2 30 participants

Pimavanserin for Rigid-compulsive Symptoms in Autism Spectrum Disorder

New York State Psychiatric Institute

NCT05999240

RECRUITING NA 30 participants

A Strength-Based Intervention to Improve Job Interview Skills in Young Adults in a Community Setting

Kessler Foundation

NCT06380569

RECRUITING NA 30 participants

Parent-Mediated Intervention Targeting Insistence on Sameness for Autistic Children

Stanford University

NCT06472115

RECRUITING 30 participants

ADNP Syndrome: The Seaver Autism Center for Research and Treatment is Characterizing ADNP-related Neurodevelopmental Disorders Using Genetic, Medical, and Neuropsychological Measures.

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

NCT03718936

RECRUITING NA 28 participants

In-Person Mindfulness-based Intervention for Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Their Caregivers

Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center

NCT06577623

RECRUITING Phase 2 26 participants

Trial of Zolpidem for Sleep in Children With Autism

Stanford University

NCT05540574

RECRUITING Phase 2 26 participants

Trial of Diphenhydramine for Sleep in Children With Autism

Stanford University

NCT05501678

RECRUITING Phase 1 26 participants

Safety, Tolerability and Pharmacokinetics of Lumateperone in Pediatric Patients With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Intra-Cellular Therapies

NCT06557902

RECRUITING Phase 2 26 participants

Trial of Suvorexant for Sleep in Children With Autism

Stanford University

NCT05546554

RECRUITING NA 25 participants

Emergent Multi-Class Imitation Training

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

NCT05849376

RECRUITING Phase 2 25 participants

A Study of Esomeprazole in Children With Autism

Stanford University

NCT03866668

RECRUITING NA 25 participants

Biomarkers Research in Anxiety for Validation and Efficacy

Boston Children's Hospital

NCT06221176

RECRUITING NA 24 participants

Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation in Children With Autism

New York State Institute for Basic Research

NCT07092280

RECRUITING NA 24 participants

TF-CBT for Autistic Youth Pilot Implementation - Open Pilot

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center

NCT07420478

RECRUITING Phase 2 24 participants

Targeting the Neurobiology of RRB in Autism Using N-acetylcysteine: Single-dose

Stanford University

NCT04278898

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Phase Distribution

PhaseTrial count
Phase 1 12
Phase 2 37
Phase 3 2
Phase 4 2

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, National Library of Medicine. Data is informational only.

Reading the Autism Spectrum Disorder Trial Landscape

225 indexed Autism Spectrum Disorder studies · 112 recruiting (50%).

Phase mix: 4 late (III/IV) vs 49 early (I/II).

Top sponsor: Stanford University (19 trials), 9 others listed. 50 shown below, recruiting first.

How to read this condition's trial landscape

That ratio is a useful proxy for activity level: a high share of recruiting studies often signals that research interest is current and that new enrollment opportunities are appearing, while a low share typically means the field is dominated by completed or follow-up work where most participant spots have already been filled. These counts reflect the public registry only and include studies at every stage of design, so they should be read as an index of research attention rather than as a measure of treatment availability.

Phase 1 and Phase 2 studies focus on early safety signals, dosing, and preliminary effect, while Phase 3 studies are typically the larger efficacy and safety trials submitted toward regulatory review, and Phase 4 studies follow approved interventions in real-world use. A condition weighted toward later phases often reflects a mature research pipeline with several interventions already close to or past approval, whereas a heavier early-phase tilt suggests the field is still exploring new mechanisms and candidate approaches.

All figures are derived from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset maintained by the National Library of Medicine and are reproduced here for reference. Inclusion of a trial, sponsor, or intervention on this page is neither an endorsement nor a recommendation, eligibility, protocol changes, and site-level status can shift frequently, so always verify current details on ClinicalTrials.gov and consult a qualified healthcare provider before acting on anything you see here.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many clinical trials are there for Autism Spectrum Disorder?

PlainTrial tracks 225 US clinical trials for Autism Spectrum Disorder, of which 112 are currently recruiting participants. Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.

How do I find a recruiting trial for Autism Spectrum Disorder?

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Is this data current?

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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NIH/NLM) ClinicalTrials.gov AACT registry · 2026 Trial counts and statuses sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Sponsor counts include both industry and federal/academic sponsors.

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