Plain-English translation of NCT05699928 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This research study compares how well general family pediatricians can diagnose autism spectrum disorder compared to expert teams made up of specialists in child development and psychology. The study wants to understand which children are diagnosed accurately by family doctors alone, and which children really need to see a specialist team. This could help speed up autism diagnosis for families who currently wait a long time for expert assessments.
Right now, many children with autism have to wait a very long time to see specialist doctors for diagnosis, which can delay them from getting help they need. This study exists to find out whether family pediatricians in your community can reliably diagnose autism on their own, so that some children might get diagnosed faster without waiting for a specialist team.
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Your child will be assessed by two separate groups: first by your family pediatrician, who will complete their own evaluation and form an opinion about autism (which they won't share with you right away), and then by a specialist team of a developmental pediatrician and psychologist who will do their own independent assessment. After both assessments are complete, the specialist team will share their diagnostic opinion with your family. Researchers will then compare the two assessments to see how often the family doctor and specialist team agree.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 5, 2026 · Not medical advice
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