Autism Integrated Care Program Clinical Trials

Children between the ages of 5 and 16 are invited to participate in a study that seeks to improve eye contact in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).  Children with ASD and those who are typically developing are eligible.  Participation in this study involves up to 5 study visits to the Center for Autism Research.  Participants will play video games while their heart rate, brain activity, and eye movement are measured.  Participants will be asked to give feedback about the video games, and parents will be asked to complete questionnaires about their children. IRB 15-012594    

The goal of this study is to learn more about the ways autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is expressed in a large sample of individuals with and without ASD.  Children ages of 6-17, without ASD, are eligible to  participate.  Participation involves 1 study visit that lasts approximately 2-3 and involves behavioral and cognitive testing.  Parents will be asked to complete questionnaires about their children. Families will be compensated for their time. IRB 13-010514

This research study focuses on how the brain develops differently in infants with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) compared to typically developing children. The goal of the study is to identify very early brain features that may be characteristic of autism. This information may help improve methods of early detection and intervention for infants who may be at risk for this disorder.

We are seeking to enroll families who have infants 3 months old or younger and who have an older sibling who has autism or who is typically developing. Babies will come to CHOP at 3 and 24 months of age, as well as two other time points in between, to receive developmental evaluations and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans. Parents will receive comprehensive evaluation reports at no cost and will be compensated for their family's time and travel. IRB 07-005689

The Lurie Family Foundations MEG Imaging Lab at CHOP are looking for minimally/nonverbal ASD children and those with intellectual or developmental delayed without ASD for a study on how the brain works. We are looking for both male and female children between the ages of 8-12 years old. The study involves two visits to CHOP. The first visit can last up to 4 hours and will involve neuropsychological testing. The second visit can last up to 6 hours and will consist of MEG brain imaging scan. We will provide you with reimbursement for your time and parking. For more information please contact our study coordinator Virginia Burleson at 267-426-6373 or burlesonv@email.chop.edu.