Autism Spectrum Disorder Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
For children with autism (Case Group):
- Your child has been formally diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) by a paediatrician or specialist doctor, using standard diagnostic guidelines
- Your child is between 3 and 6 years old at the time of the hearing assessment
- Your child has been referred for a specific hearing test called a BAEP (a brainwave-based hearing test)
- Your child's results from the BAEP hearing test fall within the normal range
For children without autism (Control Group):
- Your child is developing typically for their age
- Your child has been referred for a BAEP hearing test due to risk factors for hearing loss, or because of delayed speech and language development that needs further investigation
- Your child is between 3 and 6 years old at the time of the hearing assessments
- Your child's results from the BAEP hearing test fall within the normal range
Who may not be able to join:
For children with autism (Case Group):
- Your child was diagnosed with autism after the age of 6
- Your child has certain other conditions alongside autism, such as epilepsy, chromosomal conditions (e.g. Down syndrome or Fragile X syndrome), serious birth infections affecting hearing, hormonal or metabolic disorders (e.g. phenylketonuria), cleft palate or facial differences, or certain other neurological conditions (confirm with trial site)
- Your child has an active ear problem at the time of the hearing test, such as an ear infection or a structural issue with the ear canal
- Your child's BAEP hearing test shows higher-than-normal hearing thresholds (meaning reduced hearing)
For children without autism (Control Group):
- Your child has certain other conditions, such as epilepsy, chromosomal conditions (e.g. Down syndrome or Fragile X syndrome), serious birth infections affecting hearing, hormonal or metabolic disorders (e.g. phenylketonuria), cleft palate or facial differences, or certain other neurological conditions (confirm with trial site)
- Your child has an active ear problem at the time of the hearing test, such as an ear infection or a structural issue with the ear canal
- Your child's BAEP hearing test shows higher-than-normal hearing thresholds (meaning reduced hearing)
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
Contact this trial
Principal Investigator: Joana Costa, Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar
Phone: 00351918109458
Contact details sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before attending.
GP referral letter
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
Findings in Brainstem Auditory Evoked Potentials (BAEP)
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Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 26 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.