Autism clinical trials

480 studies are looking for volunteers right now. Search near you to see which are close by and who can take part.

Or see all autism studies in TrialFinder. Live data from ClinicalTrials.gov, updated daily.

At a glance

Recruiting now
With U.S. sites
Accept healthy volunteers
145
people without the condition

Where the studies are

U.S. states with the most recruiting autism studies. A study counts once in each state where it has a site.

  1. California40
  2. New York21
  3. Massachusetts19
  4. Pennsylvania19
  5. Texas18
  6. Ohio16
  7. Florida14
  8. Maryland14
  9. Georgia12
  10. Missouri12
  11. New Jersey12
  12. Arizona11

Also in France (66), China (30), Italy (30), Taiwan (18), Sweden (17), Hong Kong (15), Canada (14), Netherlands (11).

Types of study

Phases 1 to 4 test medicines, from first safety checks to long-term follow-up after approval. Trials of devices and programs have no phase. Observational studies give no study treatment.

  • Early phase 16
  • Phase 16
  • Phase 1 / Phase 25
  • Phase 230
  • Phase 2 / Phase 36
  • Phase 39
  • Phase 46
  • No phase (devices, programs)280
  • Observational132

Recently updated studies

Recruiting autism studies whose listing changed most recently. Open one in TrialFinder to check if you might qualify.

Worth knowing

  • Taking part is your choice, and you can stop at any time.
  • Each study has rules about who can join. The study team checks them with you before you start.
  • Talk to your doctor about whether a study is a good fit for you.