AI-Enabled Support Tool for Autism
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This prospective pilot study will evaluate an AI-enabled autism caregiver support tool for caregivers of children with autism in Indiana and Kenya. The tool is designed to provide evidence-based autism information, caregiver emotional support, and local service-navigation guidance, with safety guardrails and escalation pathways for high-risk concerns. Caregivers will receive access to the tool and complete baseline and follow-up assessments. The primary purpose of the study is to assess feasibility, acceptability, safety, engagement, and clinical-trial readiness. Exploratory caregiver outcomes include autism knowledge, caregiver self-efficacy, emotional distress and well-being, resource navigation, unmet needs, service engagement, satisfaction, and preparedness to take next steps after diagnosis. Findings will inform the design of a future fully powered effectiveness-implementation trial.
Who Is on the Research Team?
Eren Oyungu, MBChB, MMED
Principal Investigator
Moi University
Megan McHenry, MD, MS
Principal Investigator
Indiana University
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for caregivers of children with autism living in Indiana or Kenya. Participants should be able to use a digital tool and complete study assessments. There are no detailed exclusion criteria listed.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- AI-Enabled Autism Caregiver Support Tool
Trial Overview
The study is testing an AI-powered support tool that gives caregivers information about autism, emotional support, and help finding local services. Caregivers will use the tool and provide feedback on its usefulness, safety, and how easy it is to use.
How Is the Trial Designed?
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Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Caregivers of children with autism will receive access to an AI-enabled caregiver support tool that provides evidence-based autism information, resource navigation support, and caregiver emotional support. Participants will use the tool during the study period and complete baseline and follow-up assessments to evaluate feasibility, acceptability, safety, engagement, and preliminary caregiver outcomes.
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Indiana University
Lead Sponsor
Moi University
Collaborator
Audere
Collaborator
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