Clinical trials: Asperger Syndrome
Autistic Disorder, Asperger Syndrome
A Study of Oral N-Acetylcysteine in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders
The purpose of this study is to determine whether treatment with oral N-acetylcysteine (NAC) will improve behavior problems often associated with autism spectrum disorders.
- Conditions
- Autistic Disorder, Asperger Syndrome, Child Development Disorders, Pervasive
- Trial name
- NCT00453180
- Testing
- N-acetylcysteine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
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
Asperger's Disorder
Janssen Asperger's MRS (Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy Risperidone Study
This study will be an open-label, 12-week trial of risperidone in subjects with Asperger's Disorder, according to Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders IV (DSM-IV) Criteria.
- Trial name
- NCT00352196
- Testing
- Risperidone, Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- Augusta University
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
Asperger Syndrome, High Functioning Autism
Portable Visual Guidance System Phase II
Abstract: In Phase I, we designed and tested a Portable Visual Guidance System (PVGS), which combines a PDA - for user guidance - and an Internet website - for linking the user to an educational support team.
- Trial name
- PVGS-II (NCT00848874)
- Testing
- PVGS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 47 people
- Sponsor
- Minna Levine, PhD
Asperger's Disorder, Mental Retardation
Cognitive Neuroscience of Autism Spectrum Disorders
Background: Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are a group of developmental disorders that affect communication, social interaction, and behavior.
- Conditions
- Asperger's Disorder, Mental Retardation, Children, Adult
- Trial name
- NCT01031407
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 678 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Irritability in Adolescents With High Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder
In addition to the core symptoms, children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) often exhibit disruptive behavior problems including irritability, tantrums, noncompliance, and aggression.
- Conditions
- Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD, Asperger's Disorder, Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD-NOS)
- Trial name
- NCT01631851
- Testing
- Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Irritability
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- Yale University
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
Autism, Asperger's Syndrome
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Anxiety Disorders in Adolescents With Autism
Due to the considerable prevalence of anxiety in youth with autism spectrum disorders, this study seeks to establish the efficacy of a modified cognitive behavioral therapy protocol in 50 adolescents versus other available…
- Conditions
- Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified, Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT01563003
- Testing
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Treatment as usual
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of South Florida
Autism, Asperger's Syndrome
Exposure-Focused Family-Based CBT for Youth With ASD and Comorbid Anxiety
Autism spectrum disorders affect as many as 1 out of 88 children and are related to significant impairment in social, adaptive, and school functioning.
- Conditions
- Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified, Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT01919970
- Testing
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Treatment as usual
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of South Florida
Autistic Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder
Confirmatory Efficacy Trial of Cognitive Enhancement Therapy for Adult Autism Spectrum Disorder
This study will investigate and confirm the efficacy 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 Syndrome, Pervasive Developmental Disorder
- Trial name
- PerspectivesII (NCT03170453)
- Testing
- Cognitive Enhancement Therapy, Enriched Supportive Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 86 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Pervasive Development Disorders
Guanfacine for the Treatment of Hyperactivity in Pervasive Developmental Disorder
The purpose of this study is to determine whether guanfacine (trade name Intuniv) by itself or in combination with methylphenidate (also known as Ritalin) is helpful for treating hyperactivity in children and adolescents with a…
- Trial name
- NCT01238575
- Testing
- extended-release guanfacine
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- Yale University
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Irritability
Behavior Therapy for Irritability in Autism
This is a clinical trial of a novel intervention, Behavioral Therapy for Irritability and Aggression (BTIA), for adolescents on the autism spectrum.
- Conditions
- Autism Spectrum Disorder, Irritability, Disruptive Behavior, Anger
- Trial name
- BTIA (NCT04654260)
- Testing
- Behavioral Therapy for Irritability in Autism, Psychoeducation and Supportive Therapy (PST)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 65 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yale University
Autism Spectrum Disorders, Autism
Psychotherapy for Anxiety in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Anxiety disorders affect 40 to 50% of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), contributing to substantial distress and impairment.
- Conditions
- Autism Spectrum Disorders, Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, Pervasive Developmental Disability - Not Otherwise Specified
- Trial name
- TAASD (NCT02028247)
- Testing
- Personalized Cognitive-behavioral therapy, Standard Practice Cognitive-behavioral therapy, Treatment as Usual
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 214 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of South Florida
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Characterization Study
The overarching aim of the study is to characterize children and adults with ASDs, and compare them with age-matched controls in relation to their functioning in family, academic, employment, and social spheres.
- Trial name
- NCT00801554
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Autistic Disorder, Asperger Syndrome
CBT for Comorbid Anxiety Disorders in Children With Autism, Asperger Syndrome, or PDD-NOS
This study is designed to examine the efficacy of a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) program for treating anxiety symptoms, social problems, and adaptive behavior deficits in children with autism spectrum disorders.
- Conditions
- Autistic Disorder, Asperger Syndrome, Anxiety Disorders
- Trial name
- BIACA (NCT00280670)
- Testing
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Autism
Safety Study of Memantine in Pediatric Patients With Autism, Asperger's Disorder or Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS)
The objective of this study is to evaluate the long-term safety and tolerability of memantine in the treatment of pediatric patients with autism, Asperger's Disorder or Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified…
- Conditions
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Autism, Autistic Disorder, Asperger's Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT01592773
- Testing
- Memantine Hydrochloride (HCl)
- Where
- 106 sites in United States, Belgium and 14 more
- Volunteers
- 747 people
- Sponsor
- Forest Laboratories
Autistic Disorder
Citalopram for Children With Autism and Repetitive Behavior (STAART Study 1)
This study will determine the efficacy and safety of citalopram compared to placebo in the treatment of children with autism.
- Trial name
- NCT00086645
- Testing
- citalopram hydrobromide
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 149 people
- Sponsor
- Boston University
Asperger's Disorder, High-functioning Autism
Adolescent Social Skills Training Program
This study is a pre-test, post-test single group design with follow-up at month three. Twenty-four individuals total will participate in this study with 6 participants in each of 4 cohorts.
- Trial name
- ASST (NCT01031823)
- Testing
- Multi-Media Social Skills Training Program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Autism, Asperger's Disorder
Mercury Chelation to Treat Autism
This study will examine whether DMSA, an oral chelating agent that removes mercury and other metals from the body, is beneficial for children with autism.
- Conditions
- Autism, Asperger's Disorder, Child Development Disorders, Pervasive
- Trial name
- NCT00376194
- Testing
- DMSA
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)