Clinical trials: Pervasive Developmental Disorders
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
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 Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Intranasal Insulin for Autism Spectrum Disorder in Children and Young Adults Aged 4 to 21 Years
This observational study evaluates the real-world use of intranasal insulin in children and young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) utilizing the ViaNase™ device developed by Kurve Therapeutics.
- Conditions
- Autism Spectrum Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Autism Spectrum Disorder High-Functioning, Autism Spectrum Disorder With Absence of Functional Language
- Trial name
- IN-INS-AUT (NCT07521371)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Healing Hope International
Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorder
The Impact of a Virtual Magic Trick Training Program
The proposed project will attempt to confirm the benefits of a structured magic trick training program (MTTP) experience in adolescents with autism.
- Trial name
- NCT05664841
- Testing
- magic trick training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
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
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, 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 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 Disorder, Autistic Disorder
Sulforaphane for the Treatment of Young Men With Autism Spectrum Disorder
The aim of this randomized controlled trial is to determine if a nutritional supplement containing broccoli sprout and seed extracts, a rich source of sulforaphane, is effective in reducing core symptoms of autism spectrum…
- Conditions
- Autism Spectrum Disorder, Autistic Disorder, Neurodevelopmental Disorder, Childhood Developmental Disorders, Pervasive
- Trial name
- NCT02909959
- Testing
- Sulforaphane
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
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
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
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
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
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, Pervasive Developmental Disorder
Recording Facial and Vocal Emotional Productions in Children With Autism as Part of the JEMImE Project
The purpose of the JEMImE project is to create a serious game to help children with Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) develop facial and vocal emotions in context.
- Trial name
- NCT03177590
- Testing
- Recordings of facial and vocal emotional productions
- Where
- 2 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Fondation Lenval
Global Developmental Delay, Cerebral Palsy
Predicting Developmental Disability Type and Mental Retardation Level in Children With General Developmental Delay
The purpose of this study is to find the relationship between the stage and quality of developmental delay during infancy and toddler age, and the final diagnosis that the child gets a few years later (MR, type of PDD, CP or…
- Conditions
- Global Developmental Delay, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
- Trial name
- NCT01430845
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Sheba Medical Center
Anxiety Disorders, Child Developmental Disorders, Pervasive
Examining Social, Emotional, and Cognitive Functioning in People With Fragile X and Down Syndromes
By testing physiological responses to anxiety in people with nervous system developmental disorders, this study will identify specific physiological characteristics associated with response to anxiety treatments.
- Trial name
- NCT00879515
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 511 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Davis
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