Clinical trials: Autism; Atypical
Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder
A Study to Evaluate the Safety and the Effects of Risperidone Compared With Other Atypical Antipsychotic Drugs on the Growth and Sexual Maturation in Children
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of risperidone compared with other atypical antipsychotic drugs on the physical maturity, growth and development of children, and the risk of prolactin-related adverse events…
- Conditions
- Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Autistic Disorder, Conduct and Other Disruptive Behavior Disorders
- Trial name
- NCT01050582
- Testing
- Risperidone, Other atypical antipsychotic drugs
- Where
- 28 sites in United States, Belgium and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 244 people
- Sponsor
- Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development, L.L.C.
Overweight, Autism Spectrum Disorder
Treatment of Overweight Induced by Antipsychotic Medication in Young People With Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
The purpose of this study is to determine whether metformin is safe and effective in the treatment of weight or weight gain in young people with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) who are currently taking atypical antipsychotic…
- Trial name
- MET (NCT01825798)
- Testing
- Metformin
- Where
- 4 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital