Plain-English translation of NCT04244721 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing whether a therapy called PACT—which focuses on improving how parents and children communicate and connect—can help reduce autism symptoms in young children when parents learn and practice it at home, guided by professionals over video calls. Right now, this type of early intervention is hard to access unless families live near big cities, so the study is checking whether video coaching makes it available to more families.
Many families with young children newly diagnosed with autism don't have access to specialized early interventions because they live far from major medical centers. This trial aims to see if teaching parents therapy techniques through video can bring effective treatment to communities that need it most.
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If you join the study, you'll either receive regular community care (speech therapy, occupational therapy, etc.) alone, or regular care plus video coaching sessions where a professional teaches you PACT techniques to practice with your child at home. The coached group attends one-hour video sessions every two weeks for 6 months (12 sessions), then monthly check-ins for another 6 months. You'll practice what you learn during daily interactions with your child at home. The study follows your child's progress over 12 months.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 11, 2026 · Not medical advice
France
Sponsor
Hôpital le Vinatier
Enrollment target
~212 participants
Started
June 2020
Primary completion
June 2026
This trial's estimated completion date has passed — the record may not be fully up to date.
Age range
18 Months – 36 Months
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in July 2025.
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Central contact
Lydie SARTELET
Hôpital le Vinatier
Tell us you're interested and we'll help connect you with the research team. We'll walk you through what to expect first — no email needed to get started.