Clinical trials: Asperger's Disorder
Autism, Autistic Disorder
An Open-Label Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of High-Dose Gammaplex in Children on the Autism Spectrum
If autism is the consequence of a chronic inflammatory process preventing the infant brain from forming the proper neural connections, then treatment that reduces inflammation might have a positive impact on autism.
- Conditions
- Autism, Autistic Disorder, Asperger's Disorder, PDD
- Trial name
- NCT02199925
- Testing
- Gammaplex 5%
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Isaac Melamed
Physical Inactivity, Sedentary Behavior
ASDactive: An Integrated Theory-based Intervention to Promote Habitual Physical Activity
ASDactive is a theory-based behaviour change intervention aimed at improving the physical activity behaviours of autistic youth.
- Conditions
- Physical Inactivity, Sedentary Behavior, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Trial name
- ASDactive (NCT05958680)
- Testing
- ASDactive
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aberystwyth University
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Delay
A Salivary miRNA Diagnostic Test for Autism
The goal of this study is to validate a panel of miRNAs that distinguish children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) from their non-ASD peers with a positive MCHAT-R.
- Trial name
- NCT02832557
- Testing
- Salivary collection, Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scale-III Assessment, Medical history questionaire
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 998 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- State University of New York - Upstate Medical University
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disability
TMS for the Investigation of Brain Plasticity in Autism Spectrum Disorders
The main purpose is to study brain plasticity (the changes that occur in the brain through experience) in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
- Trial name
- NCT02836405
- Testing
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 164 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Boston Children's Hospital
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Asperger Disorder
Understanding the Effects of Intervention on the Brain in Autism
This study examines how the PEERS (Laugeson \& Frankel, 2010; Laugeson, 2016) social-behavioral intervention affects social relationships and brain development and function in autistic preschoolers, adolescents, and young adults.
- Conditions
- Autism Spectrum Disorder, Asperger Disorder, PDD-NOS, Autism
- Trial name
- NCT02680015
- Testing
- PEERS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 400 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Marquette University
Autism, Asperger Syndrome
The Development of Autistic Children Based on Mothers´Response in Autism Behavior Checklist
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the process of development of autistic children, in a direct and indirect intervention context from mother´s response in Autism Behavior Checklist.
- Trial name
- NCT00725556
- Testing
- Speech Therapy
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- Federal University of São Paulo
Autistic Disorder, Autism
Withdrawal Study of Memantine in Pediatric Patients With Autism, Asperger's Disorder, or Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified Previously Treated With Memantine
The purpose of this randomized withdrawal study is to evaluate the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of memantine compared with placebo in pediatric patients with autism, Asperger's Disorder, or Pervasive Developmental Disorder…
- Conditions
- Autistic Disorder, Autism, Asperger's Disorder, Asperger Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT01592747
- Testing
- Memantine Hydrochloride (HCl)
- Where
- 94 sites in United States, Belgium and 13 more
- Volunteers
- 479 people
- Sponsor
- Forest Laboratories
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder
GroundsKeeper: A Qualitative Study of Applied Game-based Interactives in Special Education Programs
The purpose of this study is to examine the use of, and reaction to, one particular software application(GroundsKeeper) delivered on unique platform - Sifteo cubes (www.sifteo.com).
- Conditions
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Pervasive Developmental Disorder, Asperger's Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT01808066
- Testing
- Groundskeeper
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- CogCubed, Corp
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder
Riluzole to Treat Child and Adolescent Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder With or Without Autism Spectrum Disorders
This study will examine the effectiveness of riluzole for treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in Youth, Including those with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
- Conditions
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Autism, Asperger Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT00251303
- Testing
- Riluzole
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 78 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Autistic Disorder, Pervasive Developmental Disorder
Shared Decision Making to Improve Care and Outcomes for Children With Autism
Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) commonly experience behavioral challenges that may be improved with pharmacotherapy, including difficulties with sleep, attention, hyperactivity, impulsivity, anxiety…
- Conditions
- Autistic Disorder, Pervasive Developmental Disorder, Child Development Disorders, Pervasive, Asperger Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT01921244
- Testing
- Decision Aid
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 142 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
ADHD, Asperger Syndrome
A Prospective Observational Study of Family-based Interventions for Children With Neuropsychiatric and/or Psychiatric Disorders
The purpose of this study is to examine the feasibility and the effects of family-based interventions for children (aged 5-12) with neuropsychiatric and psychiatric disorders in Finnish health care settings.
- Conditions
- ADHD, Asperger Syndrome, Child Behavior Disorders
- Trial name
- NCT02250339
- Testing
- LAKU family program, Etä-LAKU family program, Family therapy
- Where
- Finland
- Volunteers
- 230 people
- Sponsor
- Social Insurance Institution, Finland
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Autism
Boston Outcomes of Autism in Toddlers Study
The purpose of this research study is to learn more about the outcomes of children who received an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnosis when they were toddlers.
- Trial name
- BOAT (NCT03517163)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 225 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Children's Hospital
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Autistic Disorder
Telehealth Parent-Implemented Intervention for Young Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
The primary objective of this research study is to improve outcomes involving core social-communication symptoms for young children with ASD or social communication delays by increasing access to clinically validated early…
- Conditions
- Autism Spectrum Disorder, Autistic Disorder, Active Autistic Disorder, Autism
- Trial name
- NCT05176808
- Testing
- Early Achievements- Parent Coaching Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 117 people
- Sponsor
- Hugo W. Moser Research Institute at Kennedy Krieger, Inc.
Autism, Pervasive Development Disorder
Atomoxetine, Placebo and Parent Management Training in Autism
The study will evaluate the effectiveness of atomoxetine (Strattera) with and without Parent Management Training (PMT) in children with Autism, Asperger's Disorder, or Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified…
- Conditions
- Autism, Pervasive Development Disorder, Asperger's Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Trial name
- Strattera (NCT00844753)
- Testing
- atomoxetine, Parent Management Training
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 128 people
- Sponsor
- University of Rochester
Autistic Disorder
Diffusion Tensor Imaging in Autism
Using a new and more detailed approach to diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) recently developed in our lab, the investigators hope to learn more about irregularities in the brain that are related to autism.
- Trial name
- NCT00382382
- Testing
- diffusion tensor imaging (DTI)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Study of Oxytocin in Autism to Improve Reciprocal Social Behaviors
The purpose of this research study is to learn about the effects of supplemental intranasal oxytocin as a treatment for improving social difficulties in children and adolescents with autism.
- Trial name
- SOARS-B (NCT01944046)
- Testing
- double Blind Oxytocin Nasal Spray, Open Label intranasal oxytocin
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 290 people
- Sponsor
- Linmarie Sikich
Autism, Asperger's Syndrome
Computer- Assisted Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment for Anxiety Disorders in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders
This study will examine the efficacy of a computerized cognitive behavioral therapy (CCBT) program for children with anxiety and autism spectrum disorders.
- Conditions
- Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Phobia
- Trial name
- CCAL (NCT01565629)
- Testing
- Computer assisted cognitive behavioral therapy.
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of South Florida
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Autism
Genetic Contributions to Autism Spectrum Disorders
This study is working towards gaining a better understanding of the genetic and environmental factors involved in autism spectrum disorders (ASD), which includes autism, pervasive developmental disorder (PDD), and Asperger's…
- Conditions
- Autism Spectrum Disorder, Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, Pervasive Developmental Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT01160783
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 240 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Children's Hospital
Autistic Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder
Cognitive Enhancement Therapy for Adult Autism Spectrum Disorder
This study will investigate and contrast the effects of two psychological treatments for adults with autism spectrum disorder. Cognitive Enhancement Therapy (CET) is a cognitive remediation intervention that aims to help adults…
- Conditions
- Autistic Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Asperger's Syndrome, Pervasive Developmental Disorder
- Trial name
- Perspectives (NCT00902798)
- Testing
- Cognitive Enhancement Therapy, Enriched Supportive Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Phenotypic and Genetic Factors in Autism Spectrum Disorders
The purpose of the study is to collect phenotypic (observable characteristics) and genetic information about individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) and their families.
- Trial name
- NCT00910559
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,500 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Children's Hospital