Studies

The research itself, one paper at a time. Each record is auto-extracted from the paper's PubMed abstract and metadata, then explained in plain language — what kind of study it was, how many people took part, and what that means for how much weight to give it. These are not summaries written by us; they are the evidence base, shown at source.

• GeneralObservational StudyTier 3 · Clinical consensus

  Effectiveness of intermittent theta-burst stimulation for major depressive disorder with and without neurodevelopmental comorbidities: A real-world retrospective observational study

  The number of people who took part is not stated in this record, so the result cannot be judged on size.

  Journal of psychiatric research · 2026 · PMID 41967364See the full record →
• GeneralRandomized Controlled TrialTier 2 · Research evidence

  A pilot study on the role of the oxytocinergic system in gut microbiome composition in children with autism: baseline associations and effects of intranasal oxytocin

  The number of people who took part is not stated in this record, so the result cannot be judged on size.

  Brain, behavior, and immunity · 2026 · PMID 41941984See the full record →
• MotorRandomized Controlled TrialTier 2 · Research evidence

  Effects of Basic Body Awareness Therapy on movement quality in autistic young adults: a superiority pragmatic randomized controlled trial

  The number of people who took part is not stated in this record, so the result cannot be judged on size.

  Journal of bodywork and movement therapies · 2026 · PMID 41927180See the full record →
• GeneralRandomized Controlled TrialTier 2 · Research evidence

  A key gene modulating oxytocin efficacy in autism: genome-wide discovery and verification in randomized controlled trials datasets

  The number of people who took part is not stated in this record, so the result cannot be judged on size.

  Molecular psychiatry · 2026 · PMID 41904269See the full record →
• GeneralObservational StudyTier 3 · Clinical consensus

  Clinical characterization of bipolar disorder in adults with autism without intellectual disability: a cross-sectional study

  It involved 62 people — a modest group, enough to be interesting but not enough to settle a question on its own.

  Journal of affective disorders · 2026 · PMID 41765239See the full record →
• MotorObservational StudyTier 3 · Clinical consensus

  Comparing methods to measure wearable device adherence for physical activity monitoring for persons with autism: A prospective observational cohort study

  It involved only 27 people. Without random assignment, a group this small makes it especially easy for something other than what was studied to explain the difference researchers saw. Treat this as a very early signal rather than an answer.

  Physiotherapy theory and practice · 2026 · PMID 41578977See the full record →
• GeneralRandomized Controlled TrialTier 2 · Research evidence

  Evaluating placebo responses to intranasal oxytocin in autism: findings from the placebo lead-in phase of a randomised controlled trial

  It involved 87 people — a modest group, enough to be interesting but not enough to settle a question on its own.

  Journal of child psychology and psychiatry, and allied disciplines · 2026 · PMID 41550040See the full record →
• AdaptiveRandomized Controlled TrialTier 2 · Research evidence

  Effectiveness of a group-based time-management intervention: a pragmatic randomised controlled trial

  It involved 75 people — a modest group, enough to be interesting but not enough to settle a question on its own.

  Disability and rehabilitation · 2026 · PMID 41527987See the full record →
• GeneralRandomized Controlled TrialTier 2 · Research evidence

  Vitamin D supplementation in the first 2 years and autism spectrum traits at 6-8 years - a randomized clinical trial

  It involved 366 people, a reasonably sized group for this kind of research.

  Journal of child psychology and psychiatry, and allied disciplines · 2026 · PMID 41486975See the full record →
• GeneralObservational StudyTier 3 · Clinical consensus

  Home Polysomnography in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Prospective Observational Study

  It involved only 20 people. Without random assignment, a group this small makes it especially easy for something other than what was studied to explain the difference researchers saw. Treat this as a very early signal rather than an answer.

  Journal of sleep research · 2026 · PMID 41392642See the full record →
• BehaviourRandomized Controlled TrialTier 2 · Research evidence

  Efficacy of the Emotion Awareness and Skills Enhancement (EASE) Program in Autism: A Randomized Controlled Trial

  It involved 109 people, a reasonably sized group for this kind of research.

  Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry · 2026 · PMID 40750084See the full record →
• MotorRandomized Controlled TrialTier 2 · Research evidence

  Effects of VR-Based Serious Games on Gross Motor Skills in Chinese Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Special Education: A Pilot Study

  It involved 40 people — a modest group, enough to be interesting but not enough to settle a question on its own.

  Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2026 · PMID 40178785See the full record →