๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-06-22

Trial of Center-Based vs. In-Home Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT) in Autism (NCT04899544)

Randomized Controlled Trial of Center-Based vs. In-Home Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT) in Autism

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿง  Behavioral & Psychological Program Sponsor: Stanford University

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The aim of this clinical trial is to compare the efficacy of a 16-week center-based Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT-C) versus home-based Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT-H) in targeting social communication deficits in young children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) with significant language delay. The two groups will also be compared to a control group that consists of children who are receiving treatment as usual (TAU).

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Stanford University School of Medicine โ€” Stanford, California

Age range: 2 Years to 5 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Center-Based Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT) Intervention (PRT-C) (BEHAVIORAL)
  • Home-Based Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT Intervention (PRT-H) (BEHAVIORAL)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

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๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Stanford University School of Medicine โ€” Stanford, California

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (650) 736-1235

Email: PALprogram@stanford.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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