Plain-English translation of NCT06596226 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 parent-mediated intervention called Pathways can help very young children (ages 16-30 months) who are showing early signs of autism develop better social communication and language skills. Half the families will receive coaching on Pathways with special strategies focused on mutual gaze (eye contact), while the other half will receive the same program without those specific strategies. Researchers want to see which approach works better for helping these young children.
Early intervention is critical for children showing signs of autism, and research suggests that involving parents directly in treatment may be most effective. This trial exists to determine whether adding specific eye-contact coaching to a parent-based program makes it even more successful at improving social skills in very young children.
You and your child will attend 12 coaching sessions, each lasting 90 minutes, over about 15 weeks at a location convenient for you (such as your home). A coach will work with you to learn strategies to help your child develop better social and communication skills. You'll also complete assessments at the start, right after the program ends, and again 3 months later to measure your child's progress — each assessment takes about 2 hours and includes play-based activities and some parent questionnaires.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jul 3, 2026 · Not medical advice
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