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Autism Spectrum DisorderNCT04865198

Neuralized1 and RGS14 Genes

An observational study of Autism Spectrum Disorder and High-functioning Autism, run by TC Erciyes University.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

Autism is a broad spectrum neurodevelopmental disease. Some individuals with ADS by high cognitive functions are diagnosed with High Functioning Autism (HFA). In some studies, it has been shown that NEURL1 gene increases learning and memory and RGS14 gene is suppressed them. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 2 to 16 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
What is being tested?
Neurl1 gene expression and RGS14 gene expression
How many people
60 participants
Where
No sites listed yet
Study dates
10 Jan 2013to 30 Aug 2014
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 2 to 16 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Child

Study population: Group 1: Patients diagnosed with ASD in a child psychiatry clinic. Group 2: Patients diagnosed with HFA in a child psychiatry clinic. Group 3: Healty controls

Who may be able to join

  • Being diagnosed ASD or HFA patient,
  • Being between the ages of 2-16.

Who cannot join

  • To use medicine,
  • Have a other syndromic illness,
  • Being younger than 2 years old or over 16 years old.

About this study

Official title: Role of Neuralized1 and RGS14 Genes With ASD Patients

Autism is a broad spectrum neurodevelopmental disease. Some individuals with ADS by high cognitive functions are diagnosed with High Functioning Autism (HFA). In some studies, it has been shown that NEURL1 gene increases learning and memory and RGS14 gene is suppressed them. We aimed to evaluate the differences between the expression levels of these genes between ASD, HFA and healthy controls and the role of these genes in the pathogenesis of ASD. Patients with 20 ASD and 20 HFA, and 20 healthy controls compatible with patient ages were included in this study. Expression of NEURL-1 and RGS14 genes was evaluated by quantitative Real Time PCR (qRT-PCR).

Read the detailed description

ASD is a neurological disease starting in the early stages of life and is characterized by cognitive and behavioral disorders (Ansel et al., 2008;Alvares et al., 2020). It is considered that the etiology of ASD stems from genetic, epigenetic and environmental factors; however, it has not yet been definitively clarified(Ito et al., 2017).

we aimed to evaluate the differences between the expression levels of these genes between ASD, HFA and healthy controls and the role of these genes in the pathogenesis of ASD.

Method:

Patients with ASD (n=20) and HFA (n=20), and healthy controls (n=20) compatible with patient ages were included in this study. Clinical evaluations of the patients were made and classification was made in accordance with DSM-IV diagnostic criteria.

High Pure RNA Isolation Kit (Roche Diagnostic, Version 12, Germany) was used for RNA isolation. cDNA synthesis was performed from these RNAs with the ranscriptor High Fidelity cDNA Synthesis Kit (Roche Diagnostics, GmbH, Mannheim).

qRT-PCR was performed using the LightCycler®480 Real Time Ready Assay Master Probe Kit (Roche Diagnostics, GmbH, Mannheim).The incubation was made with the PCR device program for 10 minutes at 95oC for 45 cycles, for 10 sec at 95oC, and for 60 sec at 60oC. The Ct values were obtained from the Light Cycler 480 Software Program, and both genes were analyzed separately. The comparative CT method (2-ΔΔCT) was used to determine the relative quantification of target genes, normalized to a housekeeping gene (β-actin).

Statisticaly:

The results of the experiments were evaluated using R 3.1.1 (www.r-project.org). and Chi-Square Tests, Mann-Whitney U-Test, Kruskal-Wallis H-Tests. The P<0.05 level was taken as significant.

Being tested
Neurl1 gene expression, RGS14 gene expression
Keywords
ASD, High Functioning Autism, NEURL1, RGS14, Gene expression
Medical subject headings
Autism Spectrum Disorder

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Neurl1 gene expressionDiagnostic test

    This observational case control study. The gene expression was examined.

  • RGS14 gene expressionDiagnostic test

    This observational case control study. The gene expression was examined.

Study groups in NCT04865198
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)Patients diagnosed with ASD in a child psychiatry clinic.
Receives: Diagnostic Test: Neurl1 gene expression; Diagnostic Test: RGS14 gene expression
Patients with High Functioning Autism (HFA)Patients diagnosed with ASD in a child psychiatry clinic and with an IQ above 70.
Receives: Diagnostic Test: Neurl1 gene expression; Diagnostic Test: RGS14 gene expression
Healty controlHealthy volunteers who are in the age range compatible with the patient groups.
Receives: Diagnostic Test: Neurl1 gene expression; Diagnostic Test: RGS14 gene expression

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. NEURL1 gene expression levels

    After RNA isolation from blood samples of the subjects, NEURL1 gene expression was studied by QPCR method. The 2-ΔΔCT method was applied for the relative quantification of the samples that were normalized with ACTB.

    Measured: Two months

  2. RGS14 gene expression levels

    After RNA isolation from blood samples of the subjects, RGS14 gene expression was studied by QPCR method. The 2-ΔΔCT method was applied for the relative quantification of the samples that were normalized with ACTB.

    Measured: Two months

Secondary outcomes (6)
  1. Age

    Age of subjects

    Measured: an average of 1 year

  2. Gender

    Gender (male/female) of subjects

    Measured: an average of 1 year

  3. Intellectual disability (ID)

    Intellectual disability is when a person has certain limitations in cognitive functioning and skills, including communication, social and self-care skills.It was determined according to DSM-IV diagnostic criteria and clinical evaluation.

    Measured: an average of 1 year

  4. Consanguinity

    Relationships of consanguinity between subjects were evaluated in terms of pathogenesis of the disease.

    Measured: an average of 1 year

  5. Presence of Neurological Disease in Relatives

    In the presence of a neurological disease in relatives, its relationship with the pathogenesis of the disease was evaluated.

    Measured: an average of 1 year

  6. Corelation tests

    The relationships of the clinical and demographical findings in the study groups with the genes were evaluated statistically.

    Measured: an average of 1 year"

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted29 Apr 2021
  2. Study start10 Jan 2013
  3. Primary completion30 Aug 2014
  4. Study completion30 Aug 2014

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Other
Time perspective
Cross-sectional
Enrolment
60 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04865198
Sponsor's protocol ID
NEURL1RGS14
Status last verified
Jul 2022
First submitted
20 Apr 2021
Last updated
26 Jul 2022
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Undecided: The details and reports of the study will be shared after the article is published.

Publications

  • Ansel A, Rosenzweig JP, Zisman PD, Melamed M, Gesundheit B. Variation in Gene Expression in Autism Spectrum Disorders: An Extensive Review of Transcriptomic Studies. Front Neurosci. 2017 Jan 5;10:601. doi: 10.3389/fnins.2016.00601. eCollection 2016.

    PubMed 28105001
  • Charman T, Baird G. Practitioner review: Diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder in 2- and 3-year-old children. J Child Psychol Psychiatry. 2002 Mar;43(3):289-305. doi: 10.1111/1469-7610.00022.

    PubMed 11944873
  • Ito H, Morishita R, Nagata KI. Autism spectrum disorder-associated genes and the development of dentate granule cells. Med Mol Morphol. 2017 Sep;50(3):123-129. doi: 10.1007/s00795-017-0161-z. Epub 2017 May 22.

    PubMed 28534217
  • Rao PA, Beidel DC, Murray MJ. Social skills interventions for children with Asperger's syndrome or high-functioning autism: a review and recommendations. J Autism Dev Disord. 2008 Feb;38(2):353-61. doi: 10.1007/s10803-007-0402-4. Epub 2007 Jul 20.

    PubMed 17641962
  • Sener EF, Cikili Uytun M, Korkmaz Bayramov K, Zararsiz G, Oztop DB, Canatan H, Ozkul Y. The roles of CC2D1A and HTR1A gene expressions in autism spectrum disorders. Metab Brain Dis. 2016 Jun;31(3):613-9. doi: 10.1007/s11011-016-9795-0. Epub 2016 Jan 19.

    PubMed 26782176
  • Misra V. The social brain network and autism. Ann Neurosci. 2014 Apr;21(2):69-73. doi: 10.5214/ans.0972.7531.210208.

    PubMed 25206065
  • Sullivan JM, De Rubeis S, Schaefer A. Convergence of spectrums: neuronal gene network states in autism spectrum disorder. Curr Opin Neurobiol. 2019 Dec;59:102-111. doi: 10.1016/j.conb.2019.04.011. Epub 2019 Jun 18.

    PubMed 31220745
  • O'Brien G, Pearson J. Autism and learning disability. Autism. 2004 Jun;8(2):125-40. doi: 10.1177/1362361304042718.

    PubMed 15165430
  • Landsiedel J, Williams DM, Abbot-Smith K. A Meta-Analysis and Critical Review of Prospective Memory in Autism Spectrum Disorder. J Autism Dev Disord. 2017 Mar;47(3):646-666. doi: 10.1007/s10803-016-2987-y.

    PubMed 28116668
  • Vellano CP, Lee SE, Dudek SM, Hepler JR. RGS14 at the interface of hippocampal signaling and synaptic plasticity. Trends Pharmacol Sci. 2011 Nov;32(11):666-74. doi: 10.1016/j.tips.2011.07.005. Epub 2011 Sep 8.

    PubMed 21906825
  • Lamsa K, Lau P. Long-term plasticity of hippocampal interneurons during in vivo memory processes. Curr Opin Neurobiol. 2019 Feb;54:20-27. doi: 10.1016/j.conb.2018.08.006. Epub 2018 Sep 5.

    PubMed 30195105
  • Zeithamova D, Schlichting ML, Preston AR. The hippocampus and inferential reasoning: building memories to navigate future decisions. Front Hum Neurosci. 2012 Mar 26;6:70. doi: 10.3389/fnhum.2012.00070. eCollection 2012.

    PubMed 22470333
  • Besag FM. Epilepsy in patients with autism: links, risks and treatment challenges. Neuropsychiatr Dis Treat. 2017 Dec 18;14:1-10. doi: 10.2147/NDT.S120509. eCollection 2018.

    PubMed 29296085
  • Richter JD. Cytoplasmic polyadenylation in development and beyond. Microbiol Mol Biol Rev. 1999 Jun;63(2):446-56. doi: 10.1128/MMBR.63.2.446-456.1999.

    PubMed 10357857
  • Jacobs D, Steyaert J, Dierickx K, Hens K. Physician View and Experience of the Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder in Young Children. Front Psychiatry. 2019 May 28;10:372. doi: 10.3389/fpsyt.2019.00372. eCollection 2019.

    PubMed 31191373

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Autism Spectrum Disorder and High-functioning Autism, run by TC Erciyes University.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 26 Jul 2022. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

NEURL1 gene expression levels (time frame: Two months). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT04865198, which also lists 24 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 26 Jul 2022.

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