Plain-English translation of NCT05874466 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Researchers at Duke University are testing a new screening tool called SenseToKnow designed to help identify autism in very young children. Parents would use a simple app-based device at home while their toddler watches short videos. The researchers will compare the device's results to expert clinical evaluations to see how accurate it is.
Early identification of autism can help children get support and therapy sooner, which can make a real difference in their development. Right now, there aren't many quick, easy screening tools that parents can use at home—this study aims to develop and validate one.
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You would visit one of Duke's pediatric clinics where a researcher would guide you through using the SenseToKnow app on a device. Your toddler would watch short, engaging videos while you hold them in your lap—it typically takes about 15–20 minutes. You'll also complete some simple surveys about your child's development, and an expert clinician will conduct a standard autism evaluation. The whole process happens in one or a few visits, and you're helping researchers understand whether this new screening tool works well.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 17, 2026 · Not medical advice
United States
Enrollment target
~350 participants
Started
July 2023
Primary completion
December 2027
Age range
16 Months – 36 Months
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in March 2026.
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Central contact
Geraldine Dawson, PhD
Duke University
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