Autism Research Project With Non-Invasive Near-Infrared Light Stimulation

Part of paid clinical trials in Austin, Texas.

Sponsor
University of Texas at Austin
Study ID
NCT06203938
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
4 Years - 60 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Transcranial infrared light stimulation — DEVICE
    Trancranial infrared light stimulation administered via light-emitting diodes
  • Sham — DEVICE
    Identical to TILS, but with lights off

Study Details

The investigators have previously shown that the administration of low-level infrared light is a safe and non-invasive procedure which improves cognition and emotion, as well as enhances brain metabolic activity. Based on previous studies, the investigators hypothesize that this methodology, called low-level light therapy or photobiomodulation, could be used to improve behavioral symptoms in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Key Dates

Start date
Jan 13, 2025
Status verified
Jul 2025
Primary completion
Dec 31, 2027
Completion
Dec 31, 2027

Study Design

Enrollment
280 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
FACTORIAL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT

Arms

  • Experimental: TILS-treated
    Transcranial infrared light stimulation (TILS) will be administered via light-emitting diodes (LEDs), which are a safe and non-invasive form of transcranial photobiomodulation.
  • Sham Comparator: Sham
    The sham control group undergoes the same procedure as the treatment group, but without the LEDs turned on.

Primary Outcome Measure

Autism spectrum questionnaires [ Time Frame: Up to two months ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
Seay Psychology Building, Room 3.304AustinTexas78712
Sarah Diaz
[email protected]
(512) 956-6338‬

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