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      Adderall XR for ADHD

      Boston, Massachusetts
      The investigators are conducting a 10-week brain imaging and medication study. They are doing the research to study the response of Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) on extended-release formulation of mixed amphetamine salts (MAS) (also know as Adderall XR). The investigators also want to find out if taking MAS has any effect on the brains of children and adolescents with ADHD and ASD. This study will help researchers better understand how the use of MAS to treat ADHD effects children and adolescents with ASD. The investigators will compare MAS to a placebo. The placebo will look exactly like the MAS capsules but will contain no MAS. During this study, participants may get a placebo instead of MAS. Placebos are used in research studies to see if the study results are due to the study drug or due to other reasons. Participants with ASD and ADHD will complete 4-weeks of treatment with the study medication or placebo. They will complete bi-weekly study visits virtually via a telemedicine platform with the study doctor and complete questionnaires. On alternating weeks, they will meet with a Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) study team member to discuss medication adherence and potential side effects. Participants will have the option to attend all study visits in-person if participants prefer. They will also complete baseline and endpoint Magnetic Resonance (MR) scan visits at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). During the MR Scan visits, they will complete a series of tasks to measure inattention, impulsivity, reward sensitivity, decision-making, and working memory. Participants without ADHD or ASD will complete eligibility screening with MGH. If eligible, they will be invited to baseline and endpoint MR scan visits at MIT. During the MR Scan visits, they will complete a series of tasks to measure inattention, impulsivity, reward sensitivity, decision-making, and working memory.

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Not Yet Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Phase 4
      Age:8 - 18

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Intellectual Disability, Cardiac Disease, Seizures, Others
      Must Be Taking:Non-stimulant ADHD Treatment

      196 Participants Needed

      Stimulant Medications for ADHD in Autism Spectrum Disorder

      Boston, Massachusetts
      This study is a pragmatic clinical trial examining the comparative effectiveness of two stimulant medications (methylphenidate and amphetamine) in the treatment of ADHD in children and adolescents with autism. Using a sequential, multiple assignment randomization trial (SMART) design the study will not only assess these two medications but also the role of an increasingly popular class of ADHD medication, the alpha-2 agonists. Findings from this study will help improve clinicians' approach to medication selection and reduce the repeated trials of multiple medications that are current standard care.
      No Placebo Group

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Phase 4
      Age:4 - 17

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Unstable Medications, Others
      Must Not Be Taking:ADHD Medications

      500 Participants Needed

      ML-004 for Autism Spectrum Disorder

      Boston, Massachusetts
      This trial is testing a treatment called ML-004 to see if it can help improve social communication skills in adolescents and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The study will involve about 150 participants to determine its effectiveness.

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Phase 2
      Age:12 - 45

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Rett Syndrome, Epilepsy, Hypertension, Others

      150 Participants Needed

      Family Support Program for Autism

      Boston, Massachusetts
      A randomized controlled trial will be conducted to determine the effects of an adapted family-centered autism transition intervention called Transitioning Together/Juntos en la Transición on meaningful outcomes for families. The study will occur in a safety net hospital setting. The adapted version of this multi-family group psychoeducation intervention is delivered across one individual family joining session and four 2.5 hour multi-family group sessions. The parent and youth groups are held in separately, at the same time.
      No Placebo Group

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Unphased
      Age:14 - 21

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Non-English/Spanish Speakers, Independent Living, Others

      256 Participants Needed

      Speech Treatment for Minimally Verbal Children with Autism

      Boston, Massachusetts
      Comorbid Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) may be one factor that limits speech development in some minimally verbal children with autism. CAS is a disorder affecting speech movement planning. This study tests whether CAS-specific treatment, appropriately modified for minimally verbal children with autism, improves their speech.
      No Placebo Group

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Unphased
      Age:5 - 18

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Seizures, Blindness, Deafness, Behavioral Challenges, Others

      20 Participants Needed

      JASPER Intervention for Autism

      Boston, Massachusetts
      This trial is testing JASPER, a play-based therapy, on young children with autism who have limited verbal skills. The therapy uses guided play to help these children improve their social and communication abilities. JASPER (Joint Attention, Symbolic Play, Engagement, and Regulation) is a naturalistic developmental behavioral intervention that has been found effective for promoting social communication in young children with autism.
      No Placebo Group

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Unphased
      Age:18 - 5

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Age Under 18 Months, Others

      90 Participants Needed

      HEARTS Classes for Autism

      Boston, Massachusetts
      The goal of this randomized clinical trial is to test whether the 6 sessions HEARTS Healthy Relationships classes increases the satisfaction that autistic adults feel about their friendships and dating relationships compared to a 6 weeks online discussion group. The 6 HEARTS sessions cover: healthy and unhealthy relationships, launching new relationships, neurohealth, meeting and reconnecting, boundaries, and healthy endings. Participants who take part in this research study will be in this research study for three months. During this time, participants will be asked to complete two 30-minute and six 10-minute online surveys, and participate in two 20-minute interviews over Zoom.
      No Placebo Group

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Not Listed

      95 Participants Needed

      Learning Strategies for Autism

      Boston, Massachusetts
      The goal of this research is to explore abilities to learn word meanings from overheard conversations in children with ASD (and, as a control, typically developing children). Specific Aim 3 (Experiment 3): Determine whether children with ASD can learn verbs and pronouns by overhearing. Most prior work on learning from overheard speech has focused on learning nouns that label objects. This experiment extends this work to study other kinds of words.
      No Placebo Group

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
      Age:24 - 71

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Not Listed

      179 Participants Needed

      Overheard Speech Learning for Autism

      Boston, Massachusetts
      This trial studies if children with ASD can learn new words from video calls, either by being spoken to directly or by overhearing conversations. It aims to improve educational methods for these children.
      No Placebo Group

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Not Listed

      295 Participants Needed

      Speech Exposure for Autism

      Boston, Massachusetts
      The goal of this research is to explore abilities to learn word meanings from overheard conversations in children with ASD (and, as a control, typically developing children). Specific Aim 1 (Experiment 1): Subaim 1a: Identify child characteristics associated with learning from overhearing. In a prior study, the investigators found that 13 children with ASD were able to learn the meanings of novel words that they heard used in a conversation involving two adults. In the current study, the investigators aim to study a larger sample to identify what child characteristics are associated with good learning in an overhearing situation as compared to a situation in which the child is directly taught the new word. Subaim 1b: Assess retention and generalization of words learned from overhearing. The investigators will re-test children on their knowledge of the word meanings after a 10-minute delay to see if they both retain the word meanings and can generalize the new words to new situations.
      No Placebo Group

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Not Listed

      155 Participants Needed

      Lumateperone for Autism

      Boston, Massachusetts
      This is a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study in pediatric patients aged 5 to 17 years with a primary diagnosis of irritability associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) based on Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition Text Revision (DSM-5-TR) and confirmed by the Kiddie Schedule for Affective Disorders and Schizophrenia Present and Lifetime Version (K-SADS-PL).
      Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Phase 3
      Age:5 - 17

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Rett Syndrome, Fragile X, Suicidal Risk, Others
      Must Be Taking:ADHD Medications

      174 Participants Needed

      Lumateperone for Irritability in Autism

      Boston, Massachusetts
      This is a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study in pediatric patients aged 5 to 17 years with a primary diagnosis of irritability associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) based on Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition Text Revision (DSM-5-TR) and confirmed by the Kiddie Schedule for Affective Disorders and Schizophrenia Present and Lifetime Version (K-SADS-PL).
      Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Phase 3
      Age:5 - 17

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Rett Syndrome, Fragile X, Others
      Must Be Taking:ADHD Medications

      174 Participants Needed

      Oxytocin Nasal Spray for Autism

      Boston, Massachusetts
      This trial tests if giving oxytocin through a nasal spray can improve bone health in children with autism. Children with autism often have weaker bones and lower levels of oxytocin. The study aims to see if oxytocin can help make their bones stronger. Oxytocin has been investigated for its potential to treat social deficits in autism spectrum disorders, with various studies exploring its effects on social behavior and brain function.

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Phase 2
      Age:6 - 18

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Fragile X, Tuberous Sclerosis, Others
      Must Not Be Taking:Bone Medications

      96 Participants Needed

      Behavior Analytic Support for Autism

      Boston, Massachusetts
      The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of the behavior analytic intervention in reducing the number of challenging behaviors exhibited by patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) while increasing compliance with needle-related simulations and procedures. A second purpose is to assess the social validity of this study as evidenced by patient and/or caregiver acceptability. The study wil take place at Boston Medical Center (BMC). A Single Subject Design (SSD) wil be utilized as it allows for detailed, individualized assessment of how interventions affect behavior over time in this type of behavior analytic research. By focusing on each participant as an individual and having each participant act as their own control, it demonstrates clear cause-and-effect relationships, showing how behavior changes with the introduction or withdrawal of an intervention. This method is flexible, enabling ongoing adjustments to treatments based on real-time data, making it particularly useful in personalized interventions and ensuring effectiveness for patients with unique needs such as those who would be eligible to enroll and participate in this study.
      No Placebo Group

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Not Yet Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Unphased
      Age:3+

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Non-English Speakers, No Needle Phobia, Others

      10 Participants Needed

      Being Brave for Anxiety

      Brookline, Massachusetts
      A within-subjects design will be used for this preliminary investigation of four biomarkers across two contexts of use: prediction of treatment response (i.e., stratification) and quantification of response (i.e., change).
      No Placebo Group

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Unphased
      Age:3 - 6

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Seizures, Premature Birth, Genetic Disorders, Others
      Must Not Be Taking:Anti-convulsants

      25 Participants Needed

      Melatonin for Autism

      Boston, Massachusetts
      Sleep disturbances and sensory sensitivities are common disabling features of autism, but their underlying causes are not clear. We hypothesize that both of these difficulties reflect disrupted communication between a deep brain structure, the thalamus, and the brain's outer layer, the cortex. This communication is mediated by the thalamic reticular nucleus (TRN). Due to its small size and location deep in the brain, we cannot assess TRN function without invasive techniques. Fortunately, sleep spindles, a specific brain rhythm provide a noninvasive read-out of TRN function. In Aim 1 we will examine whether reduced sleep spindles are related to worse sleep quality, impaired selective attention during wake, and sensory sensitivities in children with autism. In Aim 2, we will determine whether melatonin, which is commonly used to improve sleep, also increases sleep spindles in autism. If successful, this study will introduce TRN as a target for treatment of sleep disruption and guide larger home-based sleep studies.
      No Placebo Group

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Unphased
      Age:12 - 18

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Pregnancy, Substance Abuse, Neurological Disorder, Others
      Must Not Be Taking:Melatonin

      30 Participants Needed

      Reciprocal Imitation Training for Autism

      Boston, Massachusetts
      This study is evaluating whether a parent-mediated intervention can improve outcomes for children with autism.
      No Placebo Group

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Unphased
      Age:16 - 33

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Visual, Hearing, Motor Conditions

      440 Participants Needed

      Prednisone for Autism

      Lexington, Massachusetts
      The goal of this clinical trial is to learn how prednisone affects adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It will also learn about the safety of prednisone. The main questions it aims to answer are: * How does prednisone affect the core features and associated target symptoms of ASD in adults with an immune-mediated subtype of ASD? * Is prednisone safe for autistic adults without causing too many side effects? * Does this study warrant larger trials studying anti-inflammatory drugs in this subject population? Researchers will compare the drug prednisone to a placebo (a look-alike substance that contains no drug) to see how prednisone affects autistic adult males. Participants will: * Visit the clinic 2 times for a screening and baseline visit. * Take prednisone or a placebo every day for 16 weeks. * Visit the clinic 2 times for checkups, tests, questionnaires, and dose changes, and 1 time for a follow-up visit 4 weeks after stopping the study drug. * Provide blood and urine samples for testing up to 4 times. * Complete 8 remote calls every 1-2 weeks for checkups and dose changes. * Keep a diary of the dose and times they take the study drug every day and any symptoms or side effects they experience.

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Not Yet Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Early Phase 1
      Age:18 - 50
      Sex:Male

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Genetic Disorders, Bipolar, Psychotic, Others
      Must Not Be Taking:Immunosuppressive Agents

      32 Participants Needed

      Folinic Acid for Language Impairment in Autism Spectrum Disorder

      Lexington, Massachusetts
      This trial is testing folinic acid, a vitamin, to see if it can help children with autism who have language problems. The study focuses on whether this vitamin can improve brain function and language skills. Children with moderate language issues will participate. Folinic acid has been studied for its potential to improve verbal communication in children with autism and language impairment.

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Phase 2
      Age:5 - 17

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Major Depression, Bipolar, Psychotic Disorder, Others
      Must Not Be Taking:Anticonvulsants, Bactrim, Valproic Acid

      56 Participants Needed

      Virtual Reality for Autism

      Dedham, Massachusetts
      The goal of this randomized clinical trial is to compare and learn about Virtual Reality (VR) in children with autism/Autistic children. The main question it aims to answer is: • Does the Floreo VR clinical product show clinical improvement in autism symptoms? Participants will engage the VR product for twice a week for twelve weeks. They will be randomized to either the Floreo Clinical Product or a VR Control group experience. Researchers will compare the two groups to see if there is an effect on learning specific skills and behaviors.
      No Placebo Group

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Unphased
      Age:5 - 18

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Epilepsy, Migraine, Vertigo, Others

      100 Participants Needed

      Why Other Patients Applied

      "As a healthy volunteer, I like to participate in as many trials as I'm able to. It's a good way to help research and earn money."

      IZ
      Healthy Volunteer PatientAge: 38

      "I have dealt with voice and vocal fold issues related to paralysis for over 12 years. This problem has negatively impacted virtually every facet of my life. I am an otherwise healthy 48 year old married father of 3 living. My youngest daughter is 12 and has never heard my real voice. I am now having breathing issues related to the paralysis as well as trouble swallowing some liquids. In my research I have seen some recent trials focused on helping people like me."

      AG
      Paralysis PatientAge: 50

      "I changed my diet in 2020 and I’ve lost 95 pounds from my highest weight (283). I am 5’3”, female, and now 188. I still have a 33 BMI. I've been doing research on alternative approaches to continue my progress, which brought me here to consider clinical trials."

      WR
      Obesity PatientAge: 58

      "I was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer three months ago, metastatic to my liver, and I have been receiving and responding well to chemotherapy. My blood work revealed that my tumor markers have gone from 2600 in the beginning to 173 as of now, even with the delay in treatment, they are not going up. CT Scans reveal they have been shrinking as well. However, chemo is seriously deteriorating my body. I have 4 more treatments to go in this 12 treatment cycle. I am just interested in learning about my other options, if any are available to me."

      ID
      Pancreatic Cancer PatientAge: 40

      "I've been struggling with ADHD and anxiety since I was 9 years old. I'm currently 30. I really don't like how numb the medications make me feel. And especially now, that I've lost my grandma and my aunt 8 days apart, my anxiety has been even worse. So I'm trying to find something new."

      FF
      ADHD PatientAge: 31
      Match to a Autism Trial

      Online Sexual Health Program for Fathers and Teens

      Wellesley, Massachusetts
      This study proposes to pilot an online intervention to support father-teen health-promoting talk about sex and relationships using Social Cognitive Theory, and to evaluate this intervention's acceptability, feasibility, and preliminary efficacy, using an Intervention Mapping approach. This study involves conducting a pilot intervention with 50 pairs of fathers and their high-school aged teens. Feasibility and acceptability will be assessed through program data such as participants' pilot enrollment, lesson feedback, and program retention, survey data and member checks through debrief interviews (5 father, 5 teens). Preliminary assessment of directionality of change in participants' health-related knowledge, self-efficacy, and outcome expectations over the course of the pilot intervention (pre- and post-intervention surveys) to determine whether a full-scale R01 is warranted.
      No Placebo Group

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Unphased
      Age:14+

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Not A Father, Under 18, Others

      100 Participants Needed

      Gabapentin for Autism

      Worcester, Massachusetts
      This trial tests whether gabapentin can improve social skills in adolescents with autism by increasing levels of a calming brain chemical called GABA. The study involves 40 adolescents and aims to see if this treatment can correct brain chemical imbalances and improve social interactions.
      No Placebo Group

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Phase 4
      Age:13 - 17

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Neurological, Genetic, Psychotic, Others
      Must Not Be Taking:Opioids, Benzodiazepines

      40 Participants Needed

      Early Intervention Coaching for Infants at Risk of Autism

      Worcester, Massachusetts
      The proposed study (PETAL: Promoting Early intervention Timing and Attention to Language) aims to determine the timing of intervention among infants with Increased Likelihood for Autism (ILA; at risk for autism by virtue of having an older sibling with autism) on communication and language outcomes at 24 months. Results of this study will determine when (9 vs 12 vs 15 months), and based on which measures (brain, language, or their combination) to augment parental support with a specialized parent-mediated coaching intervention for optimal outcomes on communication and language at 24 months. Children will be recruited at 6-8 months of age and will begin with entry assessments. All children will first begin with the MONITOR condition (using Ages \& Stages Questionnaire (ASQ-3) and activity cards. Then when the child is 9 months, they will be randomized to continue with MONITOR condition or COACH condition (incorporates JASPER intervention and Babble Bootcamp) after second set of assessments. There are a total of 6 assessment timepoints (6-8 months of age, 9 months of age, 12 months of age, 15 months of age, 18 months of age, and 24 months of age). At time points of 9months and 12 months, the child will be randomized to COACH or MONITOR conditions. Once the child is randomized to COACH condition, they will continue with that condition until they terminate the study at 24 months. At the 15 months timepoint, there will no longer be a randomization. Children that were in the MONITOR condition will change to the COACH condition until they terminate the study.
      No Placebo Group

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Unphased
      Age:6 - 8

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Seizures, Surgery, Physical Disorders, Others
      Must Not Be Taking:Anti-seizure Medications

      140 Participants Needed

      CM-AT for Autism

      Warwick, Rhode Island
      This trial is testing a special enzyme powder called CM-AT to help children with autism digest protein better.
      No Placebo Group
      Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Phase 3
      Age:3 - 17

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Seizures, Severe Trauma, Systemic Disease, Others
      Must Not Be Taking:Stimulants, Non-stimulants, ADHD Meds

      405 Participants Needed

      OPT-In-Early for Autism Spectrum Disorder

      Hartford, Connecticut
      Latinx and Rural-living children with diagnosed or suspected autism have especially long wait times for diagnoses and intervention, up to a year or even more. This delayed access to intervention is likely to prevent children from reaching their full potential in skills and adaptive functioning. A comprehensive, online mobile device-based, free intervention that can be used by parents while on these wait lists may optimize their child's development. The investigators have developed such a program, the Online Parent Training in Early Intervention (OPT-In-Early) program. It teaches parents the fundamental principles of both applied behavior analysis and naturalistic interventions, uses non-technical language, video demonstrations, guidance in selecting appropriate skills to teach, embedding teaching into daily routines, and reducing interfering behaviors. It is a self-paced, individualized platform giving parents strategies to strengthen the parent-child relationship, to teach basic skills, such as simple communication, to reduce interfering behaviors, and to establish helpful routines. In pilot the RCT, parents (half of whom were self-identified as Latinx) rated the program very highly and showed positive changes in behavior and knowledge. The goal of the current project is to develop, and pilot test a bilingual Spanish/English culturally tailored version of OPT-In-Early for Latinx families in the US, as well as tailoring and testing the program for rural communities of Oregon. First, the investigators will obtain detailed, iterative feedback from bilingual Latinx parents with an autistic child regarding OPT-In-Early. Similar feedback will also be obtained from participants from rural communities of Oregon who also have an autistic child. The investigators will use this feedback to culturally adapt the program content and format. Next, the adapted program will be modified via user testing with Spanish speaking parents and English speaking parents. Finally, the bilingual version will be tested in a six-month pilot RCT, in preparation for a fully powered R01 trial. The investigators will use a wait-list control design: the Intervention Now arm will be given the online program and the Intervention Later arm (controls) will be given educational material about autism. All children will receive a baseline and 6-month follow-up assessment, which will measure parent fidelity in using the intervention principles (the primary outcome), child social communication, level of autism symptoms, impact of autism symptoms, and degree of developmental delays. The Intervention Now group will have two subgroups. One will test the online program with an emphasis placed on the Spanish version, while the other will focus on the English version and complete the program through a rural lens. At the conclusion of this research, the investigators will have developed an evidence-based, comprehensive, freely available, parent-delivered intervention that can be used by US Latinx and rural families on their mobile devices as they await diagnosis and intervention. This will increase parent efficacy and reduce their stress, accelerate children's skills, reduce interfering behavior, and enhance PCPs' willingness to implement universal autism screening.
      No Placebo Group

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Not Yet Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Unphased
      Age:15+

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Down Syndrome, Hearing Impairment, Others

      120 Participants Needed

      Therapeutic Horseback Riding for Autism Spectrum Disorder

      Portland, Maine
      This randomized control trial (RCT) seeks to assess the mechanisms underlying Therapeutic Horseback Riding's (THR) previously observed significant positive effects on ASD youth, particularly those with co-occurring psychiatric disorders, and to refine information on the durability, dose and sub-population effects of the intervention.
      No Placebo Group

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
      Age:6 - 17

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Not Listed

      250 Participants Needed

      Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Autism Spectrum Disorder

      Hartford, Connecticut
      The goal of this observational study is to test the modulation effect of different transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) on the neural network supporting our ability to create mental representations of others (also known as mentalizing) in young adults with autism. The main question it aims to answers is can stimulation of the right temporoparietal junction can change brain activity related to mentalizing during social interaction in the stimulation area and other brain areas connected to it. Researchers will compare results to a group of individuals without autism to see if the patterns of neural activity change are similar between the groups. Participants will undergo assessment of their clinical traits and social skills and baseline MRI scan. They will attend three additional visits that include TMS session and functional MRI scans before and right after TMS.
      No Placebo Group

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Unphased
      Age:18 - 35

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Neurological Disorder, Major Medical Condition, Others
      Must Not Be Taking:Psychotropics, Anticonvulsants

      80 Participants Needed

      Mindfulness Intervention for Stress and Anxiety

      Portland, Maine
      The purpose of this clinical trial is to investigate the effectiveness of a mobile app-based mindfulness program in improving the mental well-being of caregivers with a child diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who live in rural areas of Maine. The primary question the investigators aim to answer is whether this mindfulness intervention can reduce stress and anxiety in these rural caregivers of children with ASD. Participants in the trial will engage in a 30-day mindfulness program that they can complete over a maximum of 60 days. During this time, they will practice short daily mindfulness lessons and respond to a set of brief questions regarding their anxiety levels. Ultimately, the investigators want to assess whether this intervention helps these caregivers feel less stressed and anxious.
      No Placebo Group

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Unphased

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Deafness, Blindness, Impaired Decision Making, Others

      40 Participants Needed

      TMS for Autism

      New Haven, Connecticut
      This is a randomized interventional study designed to evaluate the effects of repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) on neural and behavioral facets of social cognition in adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Unphased
      Age:18 - 40

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Head Trauma, Psychiatric Illness, Seizures, Others
      Must Not Be Taking:Cognitive-affecting Drugs

      60 Participants Needed

      TMS for Depression in Autism Spectrum Disorder

      New Haven, Connecticut
      This study will assess clinical and behavioral measures along with electroencephalogram (EEG), event-related potentials (ERPS), and eye-tracking (ET) prior to and following a single intermittent Theta Burst Stimulation (iTBS) session to provide preliminary insight into the potential of TMS as an intervention for depression in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
      No Placebo Group

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Unphased
      Age:18 - 40

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Psychotic, Bipolar, Epilepsy, Substance Abuse, Others
      Must Not Be Taking:Cognitive Drugs, Seizure Drugs

      60 Participants Needed

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      How much do Autism clinical trials in Boston, MA pay?

      Each trial will compensate patients a different amount, but $50-100 for each visit is a fairly common range for Phase 2–4 trials (Phase 1 trials often pay substantially more). Further, most trials will cover the costs of a travel to-and-from the clinic.

      How do Autism clinical trials in Boston, MA work?

      After a researcher reviews your profile, they may choose to invite you in to a screening appointment, where they'll determine if you meet 100% of the eligibility requirements. If you do, you'll be sorted into one of the treatment groups, and receive your study drug. For some trials, there is a chance you'll receive a placebo. Across Autism trials in Boston, MA 30% of clinical trials have a placebo. Typically, you'll be required to check-in with the clinic every month or so. The average trial length in Boston, MA for Autism is 12 months.

      How do I participate in a study as a "healthy volunteer"?

      Not all studies recruit healthy volunteers: usually, Phase 1 studies do. Participating as a healthy volunteer means you will go to a research facility in Boston, MA several times over a few days or weeks to receive a dose of either the test treatment or a "placebo," which is a harmless substance that helps researchers compare results. You will have routine tests during these visits, and you'll be compensated for your time and travel, with the number of appointments and details varying by study.

      What does the "phase" of a clinical trial mean?

      The phase of a trial reveals what stage the drug is in to get approval for a specific condition. Phase 1 trials are the trials to collect safety data in humans. Phase 2 trials are those where the drug has some data showing safety in humans, but where further human data is needed on drug effectiveness. Phase 3 trials are in the final step before approval. The drug already has data showing both safety and effectiveness. As a general rule, Phase 3 trials are more promising than Phase 2, and Phase 2 trials are more promising than phase 1.

      Do I need to be insured to participate in a Autism medical study in Boston, MA?

      Clinical trials are almost always free to participants, and so do not require insurance. The only exception here are trials focused on cancer, because only a small part of the typical treatment plan is actually experimental. For these cancer trials, participants typically need insurance to cover all the non-experimental components.

      What are the newest Autism clinical trials in Boston, MA?

      Most recently, we added Prednisone for Autism, Community Engagement for Autism and SDARI Program for Autism to the Power online platform.

      Is there still a spectrum for autism?

      Yes—medical guidelines still call it Autism Spectrum Disorder, but experts no longer picture that spectrum as a single line from “mild” to “severe.” Instead, it’s more like a sound-mixing board with many sliders: social communication, repetitive behaviors, sensory sensitivity, thinking style, and support needs can each sit at different points, creating a unique profile for every autistic person. Clinicians note these differences by assigning support levels (1-3) in each domain so interventions can be tailored rather than ranked.

      What is the biggest symptom of autism?

      There isn’t one “biggest” symptom of autism; doctors look for a pattern that includes BOTH social-communication differences (like trouble reading body language or carrying on back-and-forth conversation) and restricted, repetitive behaviours or intense interests/sensory sensitivities (such as needing strict routines or reacting strongly to noises). Which of these stands out most varies from person to person, so if you notice a persistent mix of them, the next step is to talk with your GP or a psychologist for a formal autism assessment and tailored support.

      Can maternal stress cause autism?

      Normal day-to-day worries during pregnancy have not been proven to cause autism. Large studies show that only very severe or long-lasting stress (such as the death of a close relative or a natural disaster) is linked to a small rise in risk—about 2 % to roughly 3 %—and even that link may partly reflect other genetic or environmental factors. Taking steps to manage high stress is good for overall maternal and baby health, but parents should not blame themselves or everyday stressors if a child is later diagnosed with autism.

      What is the life expectancy of someone with autism?

      Large registry studies (e.g., Sweden 2016, Denmark 2022) find that autistic people, on average, die 15–20 years earlier than non-autistic peers, with a median age of death around the mid-50s; the figure is lower (≈ 40s) when someone also has intellectual disability or uncontrolled epilepsy and higher (late 50s or beyond) when those conditions are absent. The gap is driven less by autism itself than by treatable or preventable issues—seizures, heart disease, accidents and suicide—so good medical follow-up, mental-health support and safety planning can help many autistic individuals live into typical older age.

      What is the best treatment for autism in the world?

      There is no one “best” treatment for every person with autism; the strongest evidence shows that progress comes from an individualized program that blends proven developmental-behavioral therapies (such as Applied Behavior Analysis or other naturalistic approaches) with speech-language and occupational therapy, parent coaching, and tailored educational supports. A multidisciplinary team adjusts this mix over time—and may add medication for anxiety, ADHD, or sleep problems—so the plan fits the person’s specific strengths, challenges, and goals, which is what international guidelines recommend for the best results.

      Is autism overdiagnosed?

      Rates of autism have risen sharply (e.g., from about 1 in 150 U.S. children in 2000 to 1 in 36 today), but most of that jump comes from broader definitions, better screening, and shifting other labels to “autism,” not from a sudden epidemic. Studies suggest roughly 1 in 10 people once given the label later lose it—evidence of some over-diagnosis—yet girls, adults, and many minority children are still frequently missed, so the real problem is uneven diagnosis rather than simply “too much” or “too little.” A careful, multidisciplinary assessment that also checks for ADHD, language disorders, anxiety, and other look-alike conditions is the best way to get an accurate answer for any individual.

      Who carries the autism gene?

      There is no single “autism gene.” Autism risk comes from a mix of many common genetic variants, rare mutations, and sometimes new (de-novo) changes that neither parent had; these can be inherited from either mother or father, while factors like higher paternal age and the female-protective effect can influence how that risk shows up. In short, either parent—or neither, if the change is new—can pass along genetic risk, so talking with a genetic counselor is the best way to understand a specific family’s situation.

      Which state has the highest rate of autism?

      In the latest CDC ADDM study, the surveillance area in California recorded the highest autism rate: roughly 4.5 % of 8-year-olds (about 45 children per 1,000). However, ADDM covers only parts of 11 states and other tracking systems use different methods, so rankings can change if you look at school records, insurance data, or adult estimates—meaning the numbers are useful for spotting trends, not declaring a single “most-autistic” state.

      Has anyone ever overcome autism?

      Autism is a lifelong neuro-developmental difference, so people don’t “overcome” it in the sense of being cured; instead, most continue to be autistic throughout life. With early, individualized supports and ongoing accommodations, many children and adults make major gains—some even lose the formal diagnosis—yet they often keep certain autistic traits and still benefit from understanding and acceptance. The practical aim is therefore not to erase autism but to build skills, reduce distress, and create environments where each autistic person can thrive.

      What was autism called in the 1980s?

      In the early-1980s diagnostic manual (DSM-III, 1980) autism was officially listed as “Infantile Autism,” and in the 1987 revision (DSM-III-R) the name was changed to “Autistic Disorder” under the larger category of “Pervasive Developmental Disorders.” Outside the U.S., doctors using the World Health Organization’s ICD-9 still called it “Childhood Autism.” In everyday practice, people might also have heard “Kanner’s autism” or “childhood psychosis,” but the two formal labels you would have seen on a medical chart during that decade were “Infantile Autism” at the start of the 1980s and “Autistic Disorder” by the end.

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