NCT07458386

Complementary & Integrative Healthcare for Children With Autism: A Pilot Study

A Complementary and Integrative Healthcare (CIH) Model for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder-Related Symptoms: A Pilot Observational Study

• Status: Enrolling By Invitation
• Phase: —
• Study type: Observational
• Enrollment: 20 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Life University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 3 Years – 12 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

To investigate the feasibility of implementing an online assessment battery in tandem with normal \& customary complementary \& integrative healthcare (CIH) provided to children with autism. The secondary aim is to assess the potential impacts of CIH on clinical outcomes.

Detailed description

The main aim of this pilot observational study is to investigate the feasibility of implementing an online assessment battery in tandem with normal \& customary, fee-for-service, remotely delivered complementary \& integrative healthcare (CIH, i.e., naturopathy + functional neurological rehabilitation) provided to children with significant parent-reported autism spectrum disorder (ASD)-related symptoms. The primary outcomes are 1) eligibility, 2) compliance, 3) adherence, and 4) retention. A secondary/exploratory aim is to assess the potential clinical impacts of CIH via a validated parent-reported outcome measure (i.e., Autism Treatment \& Evaluation Checklist; ATEC). Data from this study will inform the feasibility of a definitive study powered to assess the effectiveness of CIH care on clinical outcomes in a pediatric population with ASD-related symptoms.

Conditions

• Autism Spectrum Disorder

Timeline

• Start date: 2026-03-16
• Primary completion: 2027-02-01
• Completion: 2027-02-01
• First posted: 2026-03-09
• Last updated: 2026-03-20

Locations

2 sites across 1 country: United Kingdom