Digital Autism Assessment Trial: BlinkLab Dx1 Smartphone App Seeks to Validate Diagnostic Accuracy in 1,000 Children
247 Health News Editorial
·23 May 2026
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·clinical-trialsA US clinical trial is evaluating BlinkLab Dx1, a smartphone app that measures behavioral and sensorimotor responses to aid autism diagnosis in children aged 2-11 years. The study aims to validate the app's diagnostic accuracy against established clinical assessments in 1,000 participants.
Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov
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