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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
Active & Recent Trials
225 total, page 3 of 5
Impact of Sulphonylureas on Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in KCNJ11-related Intermediate Developmental Delay, Epilepsy and Neonatal Diabetes (iDEND) Syndrome
Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust
NCT05751525
Effects of Multiple-Session Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) on Behavioral, Physiological, and Electrophysiological Measures With Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
University of New Mexi
NCT06495684
Speech Treatment for Minimally Verbal Children With ASD and CAS
MGH Institute of Health Professions
NCT05066178
A Phase 2A Trial of MM402 for Autism Spectrum Disorder
Definium Therapeutics US
NCT07303907
Characterization of Dysmorphology in Subjects With Creatine Transporter Deficiency
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
NCT05600946
Novel Adaptive Cognitive Training in Autistic Adults with Co-occurring Insomnia
University of South Florida
NCT06291298
Abnormal Connectivity Involving the Social Reciprocity Network in Autism and the Impact of Neurostimulation in Mitigating the Abnormalities
Christiana Care Health Services
NCT06807684
Behavior Analytic Support of Needle-related Hospital Visits for Autistic Patients
Boston Medical Center
NCT06712784
taVNS for Anxiety in ASD
Medical University of South Carolina
NCT06258590
Telehealth Intervention for Autism Spectrum Disorder
Thomas Jefferson University
NCT04832152
DDX3X Syndrome -The Seaver Autism Center for Research and Treatment is Characterizing DDX3X-related Neurodevelopmental Disorders Using Genetic, Medical, and Neuropsychological Measures.
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
NCT03718910
Milieu Teaching-AV (MT-AV Pilot)
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
NCT06794476
Evaluating a Social and Communication Intervention for Preschoolers
Hugo W. Moser Research Institute at Kennedy Krieger
NCT01591707
Genome Environment Microbiome and Metabolome in Autism Study
Massachusetts General Hospital
NCT04271774
Autism ALERT Expansion
Oregon Health and Science University
NCT06246890
Trial of Autism Parent Navigator Program
Penn State University
NCT04744428
AIRB-4: Self-Determined Learning Model of Instruction
Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
NCT04972851
Efficacy of the ASPEN Intervention Program in Low-Resource Communities
University of Texas at Austin
NCT04505488
AIR-B4: Mind the Gap
Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
NCT04972825
Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Autism Spectrum Disorder
University of Arkansas
NCT02000284
AIR-B4: Remaking Recess (RR)
Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
NCT04972838
Genetic Contributions to Autism Spectrum Disorders
Boston Children's Hospital
NCT01160783
Mapping the Genotype, Phenotype, and Natural History of Phelan-McDermid Syndrome
Boston Children's Hospital
NCT02461420
A Novel Framework for Impaired Imitation in ASD
Hugo W. Moser Research Institute at Kennedy Krieger
NCT03423160
Project AFECT (Autism Family Empowerment Coaching and Training Program)
Stanford University
NCT05910502
ML-004 in Adolescents and Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
MapLight Therapeutics
NCT05081245
DOD Regulating Together Intervention
Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
NCT05803369
PRISM Intervention Study
University of California, Los Angeles
NCT03883139
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation on Neural and Behavioral Facets of Social Cognition in Autism Spectrum Disorder
Yale University
NCT04242355
RCT to Evaluate Social Skills in Children With Autism Using VR Technology (SoCaVR)
Floreo
NCT06453629
CASCADE: CAnnabidiol Study in Children With Autism Spectrum DisordEr
University of Colorado, Denver
NCT04520685
Evaluating the Impact of Telehealth-Based ASD Assessments and Supports on Child and Caregiver Outcomes
University of California, Davis
NCT04881656
Treatment to Improve Sleep in Caregivers With Insomnia and a Child With Autism
University of Pennsylvania
NCT05373537
Assessing the Gut Microbiome and Its Association With Pediatric Stress and Cognition
Nova Southeastern University
NCT06269614
A Center Based Study of Pivotal Response Treatment for Preschoolers With Autism
Stanford University
NCT03778827
Facing Your Fears: Adolescents With ASD and Intellectual Disability
University of Colorado, Denver
NCT05131425
Behavior Therapy for Irritability in Autism
Yale University
NCT04654260
Intervention-Induced Plasticity of Flexibility and Learning Mechanisms in ASD
Children's National Research Institute
NCT05131659
Microbiota Transplant Therapy for Children With Both Autism Spectrum Disorder and Gastrointestinal Disorders
Gut-Brain-Axis Therapeutics
NCT06503978
Developing a Culturally Adapted Intervention for Latino Youth Transitioning to Adulthood
The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
NCT06107972
Boosting Language Outcomes of Minimally Verbal Children With ASD (BLOOM)
University of California, Los Angeles
NCT04218331
Leucovorin for the Treatment of Language Impairment in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center
NCT02839915
Testing a Family Service Navigator Program for Low-resourced Families of Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Vanderbilt University
NCT05099705
Microbiota Transfer Therapy for Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Who Have Gastrointestinal Disorders
Arizona State University
NCT03408886
MTT for Children With ASD Who Have Gastrointestinal Disorders
Arizona State University
NCT04182633
Sulforaphane in a New Jersey (NJ) Population of Individuals With Autism
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
NCT02677051
Trial of Cannabidiol to Treat Severe Behavior Problems in Children With Autism
University of California, San Diego
NCT04517799
Pilot Trial of Pregnenolone in Autism
Stanford University
NCT02627508
Melatonin and Sleep Spindles in Autism
Massachusetts General Hospital
NCT05716906
Theta Burst Stimulation for Refractory Depression in Autism Spectrum Disorder
Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
NCT06670040
Phase Distribution
| Phase | Trial count |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | 12 |
| Phase 2 | 37 |
| Phase 3 | 2 |
| Phase 4 | 2 |
Top Sponsors
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.
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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.
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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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