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Pilot of an AI-Enabled Autism Caregiver Support Tool in Indiana and Kenya
Sponsor: Indiana University
Summary
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.
Official title: A Prospective Pilot Study of an AI-Enabled Autism Caregiver Support Tool to Assess Feasibility, Acceptability, Safety, Engagement, and Clinical-Trial Readiness in Indiana and Kenya
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2028-01
Completion Date
2030-01
Last Updated
2026-09-16
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
AI-Enabled Autism Caregiver Support Tool
Participants will receive access to an AI-enabled autism caregiver support tool adapted for their local setting. The tool provides plain-language, evidence-based information about autism; answers caregiver questions; supports caregiver coping; helps families identify relevant services and resources; and includes safety guardrails for crisis, medical, diagnostic, behavioral, and treatment-related questions. The tool is not intended to diagnose autism, replace clinical care, or provide emergency services.
Locations (2)
Indiana University
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital
Eldoret, Kenya