Tests a light device for symptoms of autism in young children
Tests a light-based device, compared with a sham device, in children with autism.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Integrated Platform for Measuring and Reducing Symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder
Key facts
- Where
- New York and Syracuse, United StatesSee the 2 sites
Could this be for you?
Answer for yourself. This is not a decision: only the study team can say whether you can take part.
- Are you between 2 and 8 years old?
Source: NCT06006637, who can take part
Where in United States
- Mt Sinai Medical CenterNew York, United StatesTaking people
- Golisano Center for Special NeedsSyracuse, United StatesTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- State University of New York - Upstate Medical University
- Trial code
- NCT06006637
- Record updated
- 14 October 2025
- Original description
This study will consist of a randomized, double-blind, sham-controlled clinical trial at SUNY Upstate Medical University and Mt. Sinai Medical Center with 80 autistic children evaluating the effects of transcranial photobiomodulation (tPBM) on multiple clinically validated scales.Read full original descriptionShow less
Integrated Platform for Measuring and Reducing Symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder
This study will consist of a randomized, double-blind, sham-controlled clinical trial at SUNY Upstate Medical University and Mt. Sinai Medical Center with 80 autistic children evaluating the effects of transcranial photobiomodulation (tPBM) on multiple clinically validated scales.
Inclusion: Ages 2 - 8; Autism spectrum disorder diagnosis; CARS-2 score of 30 - 45.
Exclusion: Taking psychotropic medications; Having implanted devices (including cochlear implants); Having history of seizures; Having history of abnormal EEG; CARS scores less than 30 or over 45; Having skin lesions on scalp; Being a relative of the PI or a researcher.