Autism Clinical Trials in Boston, MA

View the best 10 autism medical studies in Boston, Massachusetts. Access promising new therapies by applying to a Boston-based Autism clinical trial.

Trials in Boston, Massachusetts

Here are the top 9 medical studies for autism in Boston, Massachusetts

Adderall XR

Stimulant

Recruiting0 awardsPhase 2

This trial is studying how a medication called Adderall XR affects the brains of children and adolescents with ADHD and ASD. Participants will take Adderall XR or a placebo for 4 weeks and complete

Intranasal oxytocin spray

Hormone Therapy

Recruiting0 awardsPhase 2

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.

Transitioning Together (TT) / Juntos en la Transicion (JET)

Behavioral Intervention

Recruiting1 award

This trial will investigate if an adapted intervention helps families of autistic youth in a hospital setting. Parents & youth meet separately in 1 session & 4 2.5hr multi-family groups.

Being Brave

Recruiting1 award

This trial will look at four biomarkers in two different situations: predicting how well someone will respond to treatment and measuring how their response changes over time.

Floreo VR

Behavioural Intervention

Recruiting1 award2 criteria

This trial aims to see if using a Virtual Reality (VR) product called Floreo can help improve symptoms of autism in children. Participants will use the VR product twice a week for twelve weeks and will

ML-004

Behavioural Intervention

Recruiting0 awardsPhase 2

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.

Gabapentin

Behavioural Intervention

Recruiting3 awardsPhase 4

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.

CM-AT

Behavioural Intervention

Recruiting2 awardsPhase 3

This trial is testing a special enzyme powder called CM-AT to help children with autism digest protein better.

rTMS

Recruiting1 award

This trial is an observational study that aims to test the effect of different types of brain stimulation on how young adults with autism understand and think about other people's thoughts and feelings. The researchers want to know

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Behavioural Intervention

Virtual Reality for Autism

Recruiting1 award2 criteria

Dedham, Massachusetts

This trial aims to see if using a Virtual Reality (VR) product called Floreo can help improve symptoms of autism in children. Participants will use the VR product twice a week for twelve weeks and will

Being Brave for Anxiety

Recruiting1 award

Brookline, Massachusetts

This trial will look at four biomarkers in two different situations: predicting how well someone will respond to treatment and measuring how their response changes over time.

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Autism Spectrum Disorder

Recruiting1 award

Hartford, Connecticut

This trial is an observational study that aims to test the effect of different types of brain stimulation on how young adults with autism understand and think about other people's thoughts and feelings. The researchers want to know

Stimulant

Stimulant Medications for ADHD in Autism Spectrum Disorder

Recruiting3 awardsPhase 4

Boston, Massachusetts

This trial will assess two stimulant medications and a newer type of ADHD medication to help improve medication selection and reduce repeated trials for autistic children and adolescents with ADHD.

Behavioural Intervention

Melatonin for Autism

Recruiting1 award4 criteria

Boston, Massachusetts

This trial will study how disrupted communication between the thalamus and cortex affects sleep, attention, and sensory sensitivities in children with autism. Sleep spindles provide a noninvasive way to assess this. Melatonin's effect on sleep spindles will also be examined.

Behavioral Intervention

Family Support Program for Autism

Recruiting1 award

Boston, Massachusetts

This trial will investigate if an adapted intervention helps families of autistic youth in a hospital setting. Parents & youth meet separately in 1 session & 4 2.5hr multi-family groups.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need insurance to participate in a trial?

Almost all clinical trials will cover the cost of the 'trial drug' — so no insurance is required for this. For trials where this trial drug is given alongside an already-approved medication, there may be a cost (which your insurance would normally cover).

Is there any support for travel costs?

Many of the teams running clinical trials will cover the cost of transportation to-and-from their care center.

Will I know what medication I am taking?

This depends on the specific study. If you're worried about receiving a placebo, you can actively filter out these trials using our search.

How long do clinical trials last?

Some trials will only require a single visit, while others will continue until your disease returns. It's fairly common for a trial to last somewhere between 1 and 6 months.

Do you verify all the trials on your website?

All of the trials listed on Power have been formally registered with the US Food and Drug Administration. Beyond this, some trials on Power have been formally 'verified' if the team behind the trial has completed an additional level of verification with our team.

How quickly will I hear back from a clinical trial?

Sadly, this response time can take anywhere from 6 hours to 2 weeks. We're working hard to speed up how quickly you hear back — in general, verified trials respond to patients within a few days.