Clinical trials: Pervasive Developmental Disorder
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Effects of Lactobacillus Plantarum PS128 in Children With ASD
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that can cause significant social, communication and behavioral deficits. Probiotics are regarded as active microorganisms.
- Trial name
- NCT05307744
- Testing
- PS128
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 41 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Mindfulness for Parents of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder Autism Spectrum Disorder
The current study examines the efficacy of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) to reduce parenting stress, lessen parental reactivity and negativity, and decrease child externalizing behaviors among families of children…
- Trial name
- ASD (NCT03459625)
- Testing
- Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MSBR), Psychoeducational Support Group (PE)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 118 people
- Sponsor
- Loma Linda University
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Cognoa ASD Diagnosis Aid Validation Study
The primary objective of this study is to collect data to ascertain the Positive Predictive Value (PPV) and Negative Predictive Value (NPV) of the current version of the Cognoa diagnostic device.
- Trial name
- NCT04151290
- Testing
- Cognoa ASD diagnostic device
- Where
- 16 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 711 people
- Sponsor
- Cognoa, Inc.
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Daily Living Skills Intervention for 9th and 10th Graders With Autism Spectrum Disorders
The current study seeks to develop the first daily living skills (DLS) intervention package for high functioning adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and evaluate its effectiveness.
- Trial name
- NCT03984513
- Testing
- Surviving and Thriving in the Real World, Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 58 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Intranasal Oxytocin and Learning in Autism
The main objective of this study is to determine the safety and therapeutic potential of intranasal oxytocin in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) when paired with a computer game intervention that is…
- Trial name
- NCT01417026
- Testing
- Intranasal Oxytocin (Trade name: Syntocinon)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Robert Schultz
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Implementation Science
Refining and Implementing Technology-Enhanced Family Navigation to Promote Early Access and Engagement With Mental Health Services for Youth With Autism
This project, Refining and Implementing Technology-Enhanced Family Navigation to Promote Early Access and Engagement with Mental Health Services for Youth with Autism (ATTAIN NAV) is focused on adapting and implementing family…
- Conditions
- Autism Spectrum Disorder, Implementation Science, Mental Health, Behavioral Health
- Trial name
- ATTAIN NAV (NCT05344378)
- Testing
- ATTAIN NAV Technology-Enhanced Family Navigation Model
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 151 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Computer-based Social Skills Training for Autism Spectrum Disorder
The primary objective of this study is to evaluate changes in subject performance on social skills assessments after engaging in a gaze-controlled video game that leverages ABA principles of learning, in comparison to an…
- Trial name
- NCT03672344
- Testing
- Lookware TM, Lookware TM Control Module
- Where
- 11 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- BioStream Technologies, LLC
Non-verbal Learning Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder
Natural Treatments for the Management of Emotional Dysregulation in Youth With Non-verbal Learning Disability (NVLD) and/or Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
This study consists of a 6-week, open-label, randomized clinical trial study to compare efficacy and tolerability of the natural treatments omega-3 fatty acids, inositol, and N-acetylcysteine (NAC) in the treatment of mood…
- Conditions
- Non-verbal Learning Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Autism
- Trial name
- NCT03757585
- Testing
- Open-label Treatment with Omega-3 Fatty Acids + Inositol, Open-label Treatment with N-acetylcysteine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Autism Spectrum Disorder, ASD
Cord Blood Infusion for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
This is a single site, prospective, randomized, double-blind study of a single intravenous autologous or allogeneic, unrelated cord blood (CB) infusion in children ages 2-7 years with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
- Conditions
- Autism Spectrum Disorder, ASD, Autism, PDD
- Trial name
- Duke ACT (NCT02847182)
- Testing
- Cord Blood Infusion
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 180 people
- Sponsor
- Joanne Kurtzberg, MD
Fragile X Syndrome
Trial of Sertraline to Treat Children With Fragile X Syndrome
This study is a control trial of sertraline (Zoloft) in fragile X syndrome children aged 2 years to 5 years 8 months old. The trial is six months long, and each participant will receive a series of tests at both the beginning and…
- Trial name
- NCT01474746
- Testing
- Sertraline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 57 people
- Sponsor
- Randi J. Hagerman, MD
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Examining the Efficacy of Mattress Technology in Improving the Sleep Quality of Children With ASD
The purpose of the present study is to evaluate the tolerability and efficacy of the Sound To Sleep System™ in improving the sleep quality of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
- Trial name
- NCT02739321
- Testing
- Sound to Sleep System
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- The Cleveland Clinic
Autistic Disorder
A Study of N-Acetyl Cysteine in Children With Autism
The purpose of the study is to test the tolerability and efficacy of N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC) in children with Autism. NAC is a compound that increases the levels of Glutathione, the body's main antioxidant.
- Trial name
- NCT00627705
- Testing
- N-Acetyl Cysteine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 43 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
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
Intranasal Oxytocin Treatment for Social Deficits in Children With Autism
Autism is a pervasive developmental disorder characterized by core deficits in social behavior and communication, and the presence of repetitive or stereotyped behaviors.
- Trial name
- NCT01624194
- Testing
- Oxytocin nasal spray
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Autism Spectrum Disorders, Normal Hearing
The Effects of ProFoveate on Reducing Self-Stimulating Behaviors
This study is designed to pilot an intervention technique to reduce the self-stimulating behaviors seen in individuals with autism spectrum disorders using intervention with ProFoveate pellets.
- Conditions
- Autism Spectrum Disorders, Normal Hearing, Normal Intelligence, Exhibit Self- Stimulating or Ritualistic Behaviors
- Trial name
- NCT02088047
- Testing
- ProFoveate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Arkansas
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 Disorder
Transcranial Photobiomodulation for Reducing Autism Symptoms in Children - Open Label Study (TPBMASDOL)
The hypothesis of the study is that photobiomodulation reduces symptoms of autism. Participants will be children between the ages of 2 and 7, who have been diagnosed with moderate to severe autism.
- Trial name
- NCT06359080
- Testing
- Cognilum TM: Light Treatment Condition
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- JelikaLite LLC
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
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Autism Spectrum Disorder
Parent-Led Cognitive-Behavioral Teletherapy for Anxiety in Youth With ASD
This study implements an anxiety-focused, parent-led, therapist-assisted cognitive behavioral teletherapy for parents of youth with ASD and anxiety.
- Conditions
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT04111874
- Testing
- Cognitive Behavioral Teletherapy LTA, Cognitive Behavioral Teletherapy STA
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 87 people
- Sponsor
- Baylor College of Medicine
Autism
Omega 3 Fatty Acids in the Treatment of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders
Published studies on omega 3 fatty acids in the treatment of bipolar disorder and schizophrenia have shown reductions in time to recurrence, a decrease in the positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia, and improvements in…
- Trial name
- NCT00467818
- Testing
- Omega 3 fatty acids
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey