Autism Research Project With Non-Invasive Near-Infrared Light Stimulation

This study is investigating if transcranial infrared light stimulation (TILS) can help improve behavioral symptoms in people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). TILS uses a device with light-emitting diodes to deliver low-level infrared light. Researchers believe this light therapy might improve brain function, as previous studies have shown it can enhance thinking and emotions. You may be able to join if you are between 4 and 60 years old and have an ASD diagnosis. The study will compare TILS to a sham device (which looks the same but doesn't deliver light). Success will be measured by changes in autism spectrum questionnaires over up to two months. The study aims to enroll 280 participants, but its current recruitment status is unclear.

Study design
This is an interventional study comparing transcranial infrared light stimulation (TILS) to a sham device. It plans to enroll 280 participants.
What's involved
Not specified in the trial record.
Compensation
Not stated in the trial record.
Follow-up
Participants will be followed for up to two months, based on the primary endpoint timeframe.

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NCT06203938

Autism Research Project With Non-Invasive Near-Infrared Light Stimulation

Recruiting
NAAges 4–60InterventionalTreatment
Francisco Gonzalez-Lima, PhD
~280 participants
Updated 2026-06-22 on ClinicalTrials.gov
What's tested:Transcranial infrared light stimulationSham

At a glance

Recruiting sites
1 of 1 listed site is recruiting right now
RecruitingSuspended, closed, or not yet open
What they're measuring
Autism spectrum questionnaires
Measured over Up to two months
Autism Spectrum Disorder

NCT06203938

Where you'd take part

This study runs at 1 site. They're the same protocol — you choose where, and that choice sets who your contact draft is addressed to.

  • Seay Psychology Building, Room 3.304

    Austin, Texasstudy coordinator listed

    Recruiting

Sites open and close at different times, so the status above is per site — it can differ from the study's overall status.

  • Sarah W Diaz, PhD · STUDY_DIRECTOR · University of Texas at Austin

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Eligibility criteria

Inclusion

Age between 4-60 years

Exclusion

Current pregnancy
  • Autism spectrum questionnairesUp to two months

    Assess individual differences and changes in autistic traits