๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-07-02

Improving the Part C Early Intervention Service Delivery System for Children With ASD (NCT05114538)

Improving the Part C Early Intervention Service Delivery System for Children With ASD: A Randomized Clinical Trial

๐Ÿ”ต Active, Not Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿง  Behavioral & Psychological Program Sponsor: Rush University Medical Center

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

Despite strong consensus that early, specialized intervention for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can have a dramatic impact on outcomes, the public health system's capacity to provide such services is severely challenged by the rapid rise in ASD prevalence. The goal of this research project is to increase timely and equitable access to ASD-specialized early intervention during the critical first three years of life by capitalizing on the existing infrastructure of the Part C Early Intervention (EI) system, which is publicly funded and available in all states in the United States. This project will train EI providers to use an evidence-based, parent-mediated intervention that can improve child and family outcomes as well as mitigate the long-term substantial economic costs associated with ASD.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Rush University Medical Center โ€” Chicago, Illinois

Age range: 16 Months to 33 Months

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Reciprocal Imitation Training (BEHAVIORAL)

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

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (4 Sites)

  • Rush University Medical Center โ€” Chicago, Illinois
  • University of Massachusetts Boston โ€” Boston, Massachusetts
  • Michigan State University โ€” East Lansing, Michigan
  • Carol A Schubert โ€” Seattle, Washington

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.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
  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.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—