Plain-English translation of NCT05673096 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 Paediatric Autism Communication Therapy (PACT), a treatment where parents learn special techniques to improve how they interact with their child with autism. The goal is to help children develop better communication and social skills by teaching parents to respond sensitively to their child's attempts to communicate. Half of the children will receive PACT plus their usual care, and half will receive usual care alone, so researchers can see if this therapy makes a real difference.
Autism spectrum disorder is a lifelong condition that affects about 2 in 100 children worldwide, and most current treatments don't significantly reduce core autism symptoms. This trial exists to find out whether this treatment can help children develop better communication skills and reduce some of the challenges they face with social interaction.
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If you enroll, you and your child will be randomly assigned to either receive PACT plus your usual autism care, or to continue with usual care alone. If assigned to PACT, you will meet regularly with a therapist who will teach you specific strategies to use during everyday interactions with your child — like how to recognize when your child is trying to communicate and how to respond in ways that encourage language development. The trial involves children from across Denmark and will follow your family over time to measure whether the therapy helps your child's communication and social skills improve.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 17, 2026 · Not medical advice
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