Using AI to anonymize videos for better data sharing in autism care
Official title: AVAIL: Anonymization of Videos using AI for Large scale data sharing
Funded at University of Florida · NIH-11088237 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how to use technology to keep kids with autism safe while still helping researchers learn more about their needs, so they can get better support and care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Florida NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Gainesville, United States) |
| Project start | May 13, 2024 |
| Project end | February 28, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $647,569 |
| NIH project number | 5R01MH136195-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11088237 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders, particularly those who require assessment and treatment services.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have autism spectrum disorders or those who are not in need of behavioral assessment services may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to improve the accessibility of diagnostic and therapeutic services for children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) by using artificial intelligence to anonymize audiovisual recordings. By modifying identifiable features in videos, the project seeks to protect the privacy of child subjects while allowing researchers to access valuable data for understanding and treating ASD. The study will evaluate different methods of anonymization to find the best balance between privacy and utility in behavioral assessments. This innovative approach could help alleviate the bottleneck caused by limited clinician availability.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly enhance the availability and quality of autism assessments and treatments for children.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown promise in using AI for data anonymization, but this specific application in the context of autism assessment is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
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University of Florida
Gainesville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Jain, Eakta — University of Florida
- Study coordinator: Jain, Eakta
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.