Clinical trials: Autism
Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder
First CRUSH: Piloting the Preliminary Feasibility and Acceptability of the Competence in Romance and Understanding Sexual Health (CRUSH) Curriculum
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn about the feasibility and acceptability of a behavioral intervention in designed to provide sexual education and improve the behavioral skills of autistic adults for intimate…
- Trial name
- NCT05910658
- Testing
- Competence in Romance and Understanding Sexual Health (CRUSH)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Children's Hospital
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disability
Expert Guiding Technology to Help Individuals With Developmental Challenges Build Life and Vocational Skills
Clinical trials will evaluate the efficacy of expert guiding technology to support instructors to better help individuals with developmental challenges due to ASD and ID learn life and vocational skills.
- Trial name
- NCT04518358
- Testing
- Use of Expert Guiding Technology (GAINS) to Improve Live and Vocational Skills for Individuals with Developmental Challenges
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- John T. Nosek
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
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
Autistic Disorder
Study of Aripiprazole in the Treatment of Children and Adolescents With Autistic Disorder (AD).
This study will compare the effectiveness (how well the drug works) of aripiprazole, flexibly dosed with a placebo, in reducing serious behavioral problems in children and adolescents with a diagnosis of autistic disorder (AD).
- Trial name
- NCT00332241
- Testing
- Aripiprazole
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 98 people
- Sponsor
- Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Efficacy and Safety of Bumetanide Oral Liquid Formulation in Children Aged From 2 to Less Than 7 Years Old With Autism Spectrum Disorder.
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacity and the safety of bumetanide/S95008 in the improvement of Autism Spectrum Disorder core symptoms.
- Trial name
- NCT03715153
- Testing
- BUMETANIDE (S95008) for week 0 - 26, Open-Label BUMETANIDE (S95008) for weeks 26 - 52
- Where
- 50 sites in United States, Australia and 10 more
- Volunteers
- 211 people
- Sponsor
- Institut de Recherches Internationales Servier
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Efficacy of Vivomixx on Behaviour and Gut Function in Autism Spectrum Disorder
The purpose of this study is to assess the effects of 3 months supplementation with the multi strain probiotic Vivomixx on the overall function, aberrant behaviours and frequency of gastrointestinal symptoms in children with…
- Trial name
- VIVO-ASD (NCT03369431)
- Testing
- Vivomixx
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 69 people
- Sponsor
- University College, London
Autism Spectrum Disorders
The Role of Vasopressin in the Social Deficits of Autism
Researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine are seeking participants for a study examining the effectiveness of vasopressin, a neuropeptide, in treating children with autism spectrum disorder.
- Trial name
- NCT01962870
- Testing
- Vasopressin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 68 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Autism Spectrum Disorder
A Trial of Project ImPACT in Early Intervention
Our pilot study will address a number of pressing questions, including: Can community clinicians successfully coach parents of children with ASD in evidence-based practice to achieve positive outcomes for their children and…
- Trial name
- NCT04729127
- Testing
- Project ImPACT
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 79 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Autistic Disorder, Autism
A Study of the Effectiveness and Safety of Two Doses of Risperidone in the Treatment of Children and Adolescents With Autistic Disorder
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness (change in level of irritability and related behaviors) and safety and tolerability of the administration of 2 different fixed dose levels of risperidone (an atypical…
- Trial name
- NCT00576732
- Testing
- Risperidone high dose, Risperidone low dose
- Where
- 20 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 96 people
- Sponsor
- Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development, L.L.C.
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Study 2: Learning New Words From Overhearing in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
The goal of this research is to explore abilities to learn word meanings from overheard conversations in children with ASD (and, as a control, typically developing children).
- Trial name
- NCT05192109
- Testing
- Overheard Speech, Addressed Speech
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 342 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- New York University
Autism
Sulforaphane-rich Broccoli Sprout Extract for Autism
The primary objectives of this study are to answer whether there is evidence of measurable effects on social responsiveness (primary outcome) and other behavioral symptoms after treatment of autistic male adolescents and adults…
- Trial name
- NCT01474993
- Testing
- Sulforaphane-rich Broccoli Sprout Extract
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Andrew Zimmerman
Autism Spectrum Disorders
A Trial of the Drug Donepezil for Sleep Enhancement and Behavioral Change in Children With Autism
Background: Some children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) do not have normal sleep cycles. Some of these children spend very little time in the rapid eye movement (REM) stage of sleep.
- Trial name
- NCT01887132
- Testing
- Donepezil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Phelan McDermid Syndrome
Growth Hormone Treatment in Children With Phelan McDermid Syndrome
Phelan McDermid syndrome (PMS) is a rare genetic form of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) due to deletions or mutations in the SHANK3 gene.
- Trial name
- NCT04003207
- Testing
- Recombinant human Growth hormone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Swathi Sethuram
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 Disorder
Rt-fMRI NF Intervention Study in ASD
This study aims to demonstrate that fMRI neurofeedback training improves the identification and comprehension of emotional facial expressions (and overall social behaviour) in subjects with ASD.
- Trial name
- NF-ASD (NCT02440451)
- Testing
- Neurofeedback using BCI
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- University of Coimbra
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Screening for Autism Spectrum Disorders Using Auditory Brainstem Responses
The purpose of this study is to develop an Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) based neurological screening method to detect increased risk for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and other neurological conditions in newborns.
- Trial name
- NCT03971578
- Testing
- No Intervention Provided
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 81 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Intelligent Hearing Systems
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Modifying (Phase I) and Evaluating (Phase II) Virtual Reality Job Interview Training for Youth in Transition
The unemployment rate is quite high among adults with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Inadequate transition planning during high school and gaps between vocational needs and availability of evidence-based services help explain…
- Trial name
- NCT03514134
- Testing
- Virtual Reality Job Interview Training, Services as Usual
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 71 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Behavioral Symptoms, Autistic Disorder
Study of Aripiprazole in the Treatment of Children and Adolescents With Autistic Disorder (AD)
This study will compare the effectiveness (how well the drug works) of aripiprazole with placebo (fixed dose) in reducing serious behavioral problems in children and adolescents with a diagnosis of autistic disorder (AD).
- Trial name
- NCT00337571
- Testing
- Aripiprazole
- Where
- 31 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 218 people
- Sponsor
- Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Oxytocin and Social Cognitive Skills Groups
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the feasibility, safety, and preliminary efficacy of integrating targeted dosing of intranasal oxytocin with a social cognitive skills group therapy for school-aged children with autism…
- Trial name
- ION-ASD (NCT02918864)
- Testing
- Oxytocin, Social Cognitive Skills Training, Facilitated Play Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center