Clinical trials: Asperger Syndrome
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 Disorder, Autism
Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Autism Spectrum Disorder
Researchers at Arkansas Children's Hospital Research Institute are conducting a study about mitochondrial function in children. The study involves up to 5 visits to Arkansas Children's Hospital with fasting blood draws…
- Conditions
- Autism Spectrum Disorder, Autism, Mitochondrial Disease, Developmental Delay
- Trial name
- Mito (NCT02000284)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 297 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Arkansas
Autism, Asperger's Syndrome
Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment for Anxiety Disorders in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders
Autism spectrum disorders affect as many as 1 out of 150 children and are related to significant impairment in social, adaptive, and school functioning.
- Conditions
- Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Phobia
- Trial name
- NCT01178385
- Testing
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy, Treatment as Usual
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 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
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Asperger Syndrome
Effects of a Multimodal Exercise Program for Children With ASD
Exploring the effects of an exercise program for children ages 6 -26 years old who have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and neurotypical children respond to high-intensity whole body exercise interventions (Group 1)…
- Trial name
- NCT05509231
- Testing
- High-intensity exercise, Wearable glove and arm sleeve device to measure movement
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- New York Institute of Technology
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopic and Diffusion Tensor Imaging of Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders
The primary objective of this study is to conduct magnetic resonance spectroscopic (MRS) and imaging (MRI) scans to assess the structural and neurochemical profile of the brain in 20 children and adolescents, 6-17 years old with…
- Trial name
- NCT01361503
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Asperger Disorder
Neurocircuitry of Autism- fMRI and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Studies
This study uses functional brain imaging and noninvasive brain stimulation techniques to study the brain basis of developmental disorders like Autism Spectrum Disorder and Asperger Disorder.
- Conditions
- Autism Spectrum Disorder, Asperger Disorder, Pervasive Developmental Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT01553240
- Testing
- TMS and functional MRI (Magstim)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- New York State Psychiatric Institute
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Autism
Facilitating Employment for Youth With Autism
This study will test the efficacy of a nationally recognized employment training and placement program (Project SEARCH) when applied to youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
- Conditions
- Autism Spectrum Disorder, Autism, Asperger Syndrome, Pervasive Developmental Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT03560453
- Testing
- Project SEARCH Plus ASD Supports
- Volunteers
- 162 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Fragile X Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder
Alpha Auditory Entrainment for Cognitive Enhancement and Sensory Hypersensitivity in Youth With Developmental Disorders
Fragile X Syndrome (FXS) is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder caused by a mutation on the X chromosome. Scientists have investigated FXS extensively in both humans and animals.
- Conditions
- Fragile X Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Autistic Disorder, Asperger Syndrome
- Trial name
- ENTRAIN (NCT06227780)
- Testing
- Alpha Auditory Entrainment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 180 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
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 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
Healthy Volunteer, Autistic Disorder, Asperger's Syndrome
A Non-Drug Study on the Relationship Between Exploratory Biomarkers and Functional Dimensions in Individuals With Autistic Disorder or Asperger's Syndrome
This multi-center, non-drug study will explore the relationship between exploratory biomarkers and functional dimensions in male adult individuals with Autistic Disorder or Asperger's Syndrome and healthy volunteer controls.
- Trial name
- NCT01669889
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hoffmann-La Roche
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Sleep, Mood, and Quality of Life Issues in ASD Adolescents and Adults.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) presents unique challenges, particularly in sleep, mood, and quality of life for adolescents and adults.
- Trial name
- NCT07033078
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 166 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Anxiety Disorders in Youth With Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, and Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Anxiety Disorders in Autism: Adapting Treatment for Adolescents
Comorbid anxiety disorders affect as many as 80% of youth with autism spectrum disorders, causing substantial distress and impairment over and above the autism spectrum diagnosis alone.
- Trial name
- NCT01177969
- Testing
- Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Wait-list
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of South Florida
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Psychometric Studies of the Chinese Versions of the SRS, CAST, and AQ
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a pervasive neurodevelopmental disorder with prominent reciprocal social and communication impairment and restricted repetitive behavior or interest.
- Trial name
- NCT01247662
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 2,460 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Autistic Disorders Spectrum, Adhd
Studies of Brain and Body Interaction
The goal of this study is to characterize biophysiolgoical signals as a comprehensive profile of the nervous systems in order to understand interactions between the brain and body, while an individual performs naturalistic…
- Conditions
- Autistic Disorders Spectrum, Adhd, Asperger Syndrome, Alzheimer Disease
- Trial name
- NCT03672266
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rutgers 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, 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
Asperger Syndrome, Autism
Evaluation of the French Version of Screening Questionnaires for Autism and Asperger Syndrome: AQ, EQ and SQ
Autism is considered as an invading disorder of the development. Asperger Syndrome (AS) is a particular form of autism and is difficult to diagnose.
- Trial name
- NCT00505830
- Testing
- questionnaires
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 450 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Groupe Francais d'Epidemiologie Psychiatrique