Plain-English translation of NCT07188870 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Researchers want to understand how autism and eating difficulties might be related in young children. The study has two parts: first, parents will complete questionnaires about their child's development and eating habits; second, some families will be invited for in-person visits where researchers will observe the child and gather more detailed information about autism traits, feeding behaviors, and sensory sensitivities.
Currently, there is no widely available screening tool that doctors and nurses can easily use to detect autism early in young children. By studying the connection between autism traits and feeding problems, researchers hope to create better, simpler ways for primary care doctors to identify autism sooner, when early support can make the biggest difference.
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You will start by completing questionnaires about your child's development and eating habits. Depending on your child's screening results, you may be invited to bring your child to an in-person visit where researchers will observe your child eating, assess autism-related behaviors, check your child's overall health, and ask you additional questions about your family situation and parenting experiences. The study team will work with you to understand how autism traits and eating difficulties may be connected.
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Hungary
Semmelweis University
Enrollment target
~600 participants
Started
January 2025
Primary completion
December 2026
Age range
18 Months – 6 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in September 2025.
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Central contact
Krisztina Szalkay, MD
Semmelweis University
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