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Autism Spectrum Disorder: early-phase trial registry
112 of 225 indexed Autism Spectrum Disorder trials are currently recruiting, with more weight in Phase 1-2.
Corpus placement: #41 of 28,707 conditions by registered trial count.
225 US clinical trials · 112 currently recruiting · #41 of 28,707 conditions by registered trial count
Autism Spectrum Disorder: 225 US clinical trials tracked, 112 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.
Enrollment posture brief
Registry condition autism-spectrum-disorder
OPEN 112 | RECR 50% | LATE 4 | EARLY 49 | RANK #41 | SPON 19
Volume-matched condition peers
Nearest open-share peer: Alzheimer Disease (50% recruiting · 312 trials)
Autism Spectrum Disorder lists 112 open slots (50% of 225 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 Spectrum Disorder 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 Spectrum Disorder is recruiting above its size-band peers.
112 of 225 indexed trials (49.8%) 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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Sponsorship of Autism Spectrum Disorder trials is spread across many organizations.
Stanford University accounts for 19 of 225 trials (8.4%). 113 distinct sponsors appear on at least one study for this condition label.
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Most Autism Spectrum Disorder trials plan to enrol fewer than 100 people.
Median target enrolment is 67 among the 225 trials that report a genuine target (sentinel values excluded). 147 of those (65.3%) plan for fewer than 100 participants.
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Autism Spectrum Disorder research is mostly interventional.
195 interventional and 30 observational studies make up this index (86.7% interventional). Study type is sponsor-reported on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Open and recent trials
225 total, page 4 of 5
Adapting BA for Minimally Verbal Autistic Adults
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
NCT06064422
A Lead-in Study Evaluating Efficacy of GuessWhat Mobile App Therapy for Children With Autism
Stanford University
NCT04739982
Autism Biomarker Consortium for Clinical Trials
Yale University
NCT02996669
Exome Sequencing in Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
NCT01059201
Improving Autism Screening With Brain-Related miRNA
Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
NCT02712853
Partnering With Autistic Adults to Improve Healthcare
Oregon Health and Science University
NCT01579669
Study to Assess the Janssen Autism Knowledge Engine in Participants With Autism Spectrum Disorder and in a Normally Developing Cohort
Janssen Research & Development
NCT02668991
Cord Blood Infusion for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Joanne Kurtzberg, MD
NCT02847182
Mind the Gap (AIR-B3)
Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
NCT03711799
A Bicycle Training Intervention
University of Michigan
NCT02046889
Comparing Behavioral Assessments Using Telehealth for Children With Autism
Matthew J O'Brien, PhD, BCBA-D
NCT02456298
Can Novel Telemedicine Tools Reduce Disparities Related to Early Identification of Autism
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
NCT03847337
A Study to Evaluate Scales for Repetitive and Restricted Behaviors in Children, Adolescents, and Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Hoffmann-La Roche
NCT03611075
hCT-MSC in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Joanne Kurtzberg, MD
NCT04089579
SENSE Theatre Intervention for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Vanderbilt University
NCT02276534
An Integrated Nutrition Intervention to Promote Healthy Eating Habits for Children With ASD
University of South Florida
NCT05194345
Intensive Intervention for Toddlers With Autism (EARLY STEPS)
University of California, Davis
NCT00698997
Randomized Controlled Trial of the P.L.A.Y. (Play and Language for Autistic Youngsters) Project Intervention for Autism
Richard Solomon MD
NCT01768806
Efficacy of IMPACT in Infant Siblings of Children With ASD
Vanderbilt University
NCT03274622
Pediatric Patients With Metabolic or Other Genetic Disorders
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
NCT02769949
Telehealth Delivery of Treatment for Sleep Disturbances in Young Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
The Cleveland Clinic
NCT03668873
Assessing the Effectiveness of Reciprocal Imitation Teaching in Part C Early Intervention Settings (Sprout Study)
University of Washington
NCT05425277
Intervention Effects of Intensity and Delivery Style for Toddlers With Autism
University of California, Davis
NCT02272192
Confirmatory Efficacy Trial of Cognitive Enhancement Therapy for Adult Autism Spectrum Disorder
University of Pittsburgh
NCT03170453
Adaptation and Implementation of an ASD Executive Functioning Intervention in Children's Mental Health Services
San Diego State University
NCT04295512
Daily Living Skills Intervention for Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
NCT03984487
Enhancing Social Competence in Adults With Autism
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
NCT04349644
Evaluation of a Novel Intervention for Infants At Risk for Neurodevelopmental Disorders
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
NCT03388294
Trial of Propranolol in Children and Youth With Autism Spectrum Disorder and Predictors of Response
University of Missouri-Columbia
NCT02871349
Specifying and Treating Anxiety in Autism Research
University of California, Davis
NCT03279471
Examining an Adaptive Telehealth Intervention
Rush University Medical Center
NCT03840642
Pediatric Early Autism Recognition System: PEARS
University of Michigan
NCT05153551
Intranasal Oxytocin for the Treatment of Children and Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
NCT01908205
Daily Living Skills Intervention for 9th and 10th Graders With Autism Spectrum Disorders
Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
NCT03984513
A Trial of Sertraline in Young Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Randi J. Hagerman, MD
NCT02385799
A 12-Week Crossover Study to Assess the Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of L1-79 in Subjects Aged 12-21 Years With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Yamo Pharmaceuticals
NCT05067582
STEPS: Stepped Transition in Education Program for Students With ASD
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
NCT02468505
ABC-CT Pre-School Feasibility Study
Yale University
NCT06413316
Effect of a 9-Month Internship Intervention for Military Dependents With ASD
Virginia Commonwealth University
NCT04001790
Services to Enhance Social Functioning in Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorders
University of Pennsylvania
NCT04788537
Predicting Language and Literacy Growth in Children With ASD Using Statistical Learning
Northeastern University
NCT06332144
Eye Tracking as a Predictor of Methylphenidate Response in Autism With ADHD
Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
NCT02874690
Robot-Mediated Intervention for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders
Hugo W. Moser Research Institute at Kennedy Krieger
NCT02617342
Iterative Redesign of a Behavioral Skills Training Program for Use in Educational Settings
University of Washington
NCT04199533
A SMART Design to Improve Sleep Disturbance in Adolescents With Neurodevelopmental Disorders
University of Nebraska
NCT03730194
Early Detection of Autism Spectrum Disorder in Children
St. Louis University
NCT01646866
Pediatric Aquatic Occupational Therapy for Children With Sensory Processing Challenges
Kristen Pataki
NCT06484946
Database Of Clinical Data For Individuals With Variants In The IRF2BPL Gene
Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
NCT03892798
A Pilot Study to Characterize the Household Impact of Locating Devices for Children With ASD Who Wander
Northwell Health
NCT03814902
Training Attention and Eye Movement in ASD
University of California, San Diego
NCT02403817
Phase Distribution
| Phase | Trial count |
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| Phase 1 | 12 |
| Phase 2 | 37 |
| Phase 3 | 2 |
| Phase 4 | 2 |
Top Sponsors
Named interventions
Most-linked intervention names on Autism Spectrum Disorder records (sponsor-reported on ClinicalTrials.gov). Counts are trial links, not unique products.
US sites by state
Facility locations filed on Autism Spectrum Disorder 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 Spectrum Disorder page
225 registered trials, 112 currently recruiting, is a starting point for a conversation, not a diagnosis or a recommendation.
- 112 Autism Spectrum Disorder trials are currently recruiting, check eligibility criteria before contacting a site. Browse recruiting trials
- Stanford University sponsors the most Autism Spectrum Disorder 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 Spectrum Disorder condition card totals 225 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.