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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 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 |
|---|---|
| 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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