Clinical trials: Pervasive Development Disorders
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Monotherapy in Children and Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disorders
The primary aim of this study is to examine the efficacy and tolerability of short-term omega-3 fatty acids monotherapy in youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).
- Trial name
- NCT01248130
- Testing
- Omega-3 Fatty Acid
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Autism Spectrum Disorders, Anxiety
An Open-Label Trial of Buspirone for the Treatment of Anxiety in Youth With Autism Spectrum Disorders
The main objective of this exploratory 8-week pilot study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of buspirone for the treatment of anxiety in youth (ages 6-17 years) with autism spectrum disorders.
- Trial name
- NCT01850355
- Testing
- Buspirone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Autism Spectrum Disorders, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
An Open-Label Trial of Oxytocin in Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disorders
This study is an 8-week open-label trial testing oxytocin nasal spray (Syntocinon) as a treatment for social impairment in adolescents with autism spectrum disorders (ASD).
- Conditions
- Autism Spectrum Disorders, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, ASD, PDD
- Trial name
- NCT01931033
- Testing
- Intranasal Oxytocin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Pervasive Developmental Disorder
A Study of Oxytocin for the Treatment of Social Impairment in Individuals With High Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder
This study is an 8-week pilot trial with oxytocin nasal spray (Syntocinon) as a treatment for social impairment in children and adults with high functioning autism spectrum disorders (ASD).
- Conditions
- Autism Spectrum Disorder, Pervasive Developmental Disorder, ASD, PDD
- Trial name
- NCT02985749
- Testing
- Intranasal Oxytocin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Changing Developmental Trajectories Through Early Treatment
The major objective of this research protocol is to directly compare two parent intervention conditions of Early Social Interaction (ESI) for 9 months on developmental trajectories of infants showing early risk for Autism…
- Trial name
- NCT01985022
- Testing
- Group-ESI, Individual-ESI
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
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
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
Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorder
Evaluation and Treatment of Copper/Zinc Imbalance in Children With Autism
There are two phases to the study. The first will examine serum copper and zinc levels and copper/zinc ratio in children (ages 3-8) who have autism and compare them to levels from same sex and age children who are developing…
- Trial name
- NCT00325572
- Testing
- oral zinc and vitamin C supplements
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 89 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Pervasive Developmental Disorder
Study of Aripiprazole in the Treatment of Pervasive Developmental Disorders
The purpose of this study is to develop a better tolerated and more effective pharmacologic treatment with individuals with Pervasive Developmental Disorder.
- Trial name
- NCT00870727
- Testing
- Aripiprazole oral product
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Mirtazapine Treatment of Anxiety in Children and Adolescents With Pervasive Developmental Disorders
This study will determine the effectiveness of mirtazapine in reducing anxiety in children with autistic disorder, Asperger's disorder and Pervasive Developmental Disorder.
- Trial name
- NCT01302964
- Testing
- Mirtazapine
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Encopresis, Autistic Disorder
An Interdisciplinary Approach to the Treatment of Encopresis in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders
The purpose of this study is to try to treat bowel movement (BM) accidents differently with children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The study will use over-the-counter (OTC) medications to evoke predictable bowel movements.
- Trial name
- NCT02383758
- Testing
- Glycerin Suppository, Bisacodyl suppository, Senna
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Aggression, Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity
Metabolic Effects of Antipsychotics in Children
The project aims to describe and compare the outcome of 12 weeks of prospective, randomized treatment with olanzapine, risperidone or aripiprazole on insulin action in skeletal muscle, liver and adipose tissue, abdominal fat…
- Conditions
- Aggression, Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Pervasive Development Disorders
- Trial name
- MEAC (NCT00205699)
- Testing
- risperidone, olanzapine, aripiprazole
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 144 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Autistic Disorder
A Folinic Acid Intervention for Autism Spectrum Disorders
Researchers at Arkansas Children's Hospital Research Institute are conducting a study looking at the effects of Folinic Acid on language in Autism Spectrum Disorder and language impairment. The study has 3 phases.
- Conditions
- Autism Spectrum Disorder, Autistic Disorder, Autism, Asperger's Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT01602016
- Testing
- Folinic Acid
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 99 people
- Sponsor
- University of Arkansas
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
Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder
Study of Lurasidone in Treating Antipsychotic Naive or Quasi-Naive Children and Adolescents
The overarching purpose of this pilot study is to collect preliminary data regarding the variability of weight gain associated with lurasidone (Latuda©) treatment of antipsychotic naive children and adolescents in order to inform…
- Conditions
- Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Schizophreniform Disorder, Psychosis NOS
- Trial name
- NCT01731119
- Testing
- Latuda©
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Autistic Disorder
Trial of Methyl B12 on Behavioral and Metabolic Measures in Children With Autism
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the supplement Methyl B12 is effective in treating some of the symptoms of Autism.
- Trial name
- B12 (NCT01039792)
- Testing
- Methyl B12
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 57 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Autism, Asperger's Disorder
An Open-Label Trial of Aripiprazole in Autism Spectrum Disorders
The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy, safety and tolerability of aripiprazole monotherapy in the treatment of children and adolescents suffering from Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) over a 12-week period.
- Conditions
- Autism, Asperger's Disorder, Pervasive Developmental Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT00308074
- Testing
- Aripiprazole
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Cambridge Health Alliance
Autistic Disorder, Asperger's Disorder
D-Cycloserine and Social Skills Training in Autism Spectrum Disorders
The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of D-cycloserine for improving social impairment in child with pervasive developmental disorders (PDD).
- Conditions
- Autistic Disorder, Asperger's Disorder, Pervasive Developmental Disorder NOS
- Trial name
- NCT01086475
- Testing
- D-cycloserine
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 68 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
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