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Using eye tracking to detect autism risk in young children

Official title: Use of Eye Tracking to Aid in Autism Risk Detection

Run by Indiana University · NCT06471504 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing if a special eye-tracking device can help find signs of autism risk in young children aged 12 to 48 months.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages12 Months to 48 Months
SexAll
Enrollment100 (estimated)
SponsorIndiana University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Indianapolis, Indiana)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJanuary 8, 2025
Main results expectedApril 30, 2027
Study endsApril 30, 2027
Registry record updatedApril 22, 2026
Trial IDNCT06471504 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are young children aged 12 to 48 months who are scheduled for healthcare visits at Riley Hospital for Children and have English- or Spanish-speaking caregivers.

Probably not a fit

Children outside the age range of 12 to 48 months or whose caregivers do not speak English or Spanish may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study employs a non-invasive remote eye-tracking system called Eyelink Portable Duo to gather eye-tracking data from young children aged 12 to 48 months. The measures collected, which include looking time, pupil diameter, and oculomotor dynamics, aim to identify potential indicators of autism risk. Conducted at Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health, the study seeks to determine the effectiveness of these eye-tracking metrics in assessing autism risk in a clinical setting.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to earlier and more accurate detection of autism risk in young children.

How similar studies have gone: While the use of eye tracking in autism detection is a growing field, this specific approach is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in similar studies.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria 
Inclusion Criteria:

* Young children ages 12-48 months scheduled for health care visits at Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health clinics (e.g., Pediatric Care Center clinics).
* Children must have English- or Spanish-speaking caregivers.
* Children must have a legal guardian that is able to provide consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Child is younger than 12 months or older than 48 months.
* Child's caregiver(s) is not English- or Spanish-speaking.

Where it's running

  • Riley Hospital for Children
    Indianapolis, Indiana, United States     Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Rebecca R McNally Keehn, PhD, HSPP — IU School of Medicine
  • Study coordinator: Rebecca McNally Keehn, PhD, HSPP
  • Email: mcnallyr@iu.edu
  • Phone: 317-278-3435

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
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Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.