Clinical trials: Autism
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
ADHD, Autism
Dose Response Effects of Quillivant XR in Children With ADHD and Autism: A Pilot Study
The purpose of this study is to determine whether Quillivant XR is effective in the treatment of ADHD in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
- Trial name
- NCT02255565
- Testing
- Very Low Dose Quillivant XR, Low Dose Quillivant XR, Moderate Dose Quillivant XR
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Seattle Children's Hospital
Autism, Pervasive Development Disorder
Atomoxetine, Placebo and Parent Management Training in Autism
The study will evaluate the effectiveness of atomoxetine (Strattera) with and without Parent Management Training (PMT) in children with Autism, Asperger's Disorder, or Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified…
- Conditions
- Autism, Pervasive Development Disorder, Asperger's Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Trial name
- Strattera (NCT00844753)
- Testing
- atomoxetine, Parent Management Training
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 128 people
- Sponsor
- University of Rochester
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
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 Spectrum Disorders
Intranasal Oxytocin for the Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder characterized by abnormalities in speech and communication, impaired social functioning and repetitive behaviors and restricted interests.
- Trial name
- INOT (NCT01337687)
- Testing
- Intranasal Oxytocin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Montefiore Medical Center
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
A Study to Investigate the Pharmacokinetics, Safety, and Tolerability of Balovaptan in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
This was a Phase Ib, multicenter, open-label study in children 2-4 years old with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to investigate the pharmacokinetics, safety, and tolerability of an oral dose of balovaptan once a day (QD).
- Trial name
- NCT04049578
- Testing
- Balovaptan
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Hoffmann-La Roche
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Acupressure and Acupuncture as an Intervention With Children With Autism II
The purpose of this study is to see if children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) will tolerate an acupressure and acupuncture intervention twice weekly over a 3 month period of time that targets regulatory and behavioral…
- Trial name
- NCT00935701
- Testing
- Acupressure and Acupuncture
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Investigating Social Competence in Youth With Autism
Our treatment, SENSE Theatre, combines several well-documented, effective behavioral strategies and theatre techniques. The proposed project will extend previous findings showing improving improvement in memory for faces.
- Trial name
- NCT03368001
- Testing
- SENSE Theatre, Tackling Teenage Together
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 318 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder
A Lead-in Study Evaluating Efficacy of GuessWhat Mobile App Therapy for Children With Autism
The following study aims to assess the efficacy, safety data, and best outcome measurements of the mobile game platform, GuessWhat, in delivering behavioral therapy to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
- Trial name
- NCT04739982
- Testing
- GuessWhat Mobile App
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 541 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
ASD, Autism Spectrum Disorder
Cannabidiol for ASD Open Trial
This is a 6-week open trial to identify the optimal dosing of cannabidiol (CBD) in youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and to identify primary and secondary outcomes for future controlled studies.
- Trial name
- NCT03900923
- Testing
- 98% pure CBD
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- NYU Langone Health
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, 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 Spectrum Disorder
Tetrahydrobiopterin Treatment in Children With Idiopathic Cognitive Developmental Disorders
The purpose of this study is to develop biomarkers for central nervous system BH4 concentration in children with autism so they can be easily screened to determine if they may benefit from BH4 supplementation.
- Trial name
- NCT01141595
- Testing
- sapropterin dihydrochloride
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Tuberous Sclerosis Complex
Trial of RAD001 and Neurocognition in Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC)
Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC) is a multi-system disease, usually presenting with seizures, mental retardation and autism, and exhibiting a high variability in clinical findings both among and within families.
- Trial name
- TSC (NCT01289912)
- Testing
- RAD001
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Mustafa Sahin
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, 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
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
Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder
Efficacy and Tolerability Study of Betahistine to Ameliorate Antipsychotic Associated Weight Gain
The study attempts to evaluate a histamine analog long used for the treatment of Meniere's disease, betahistine, that shows promise in reversing the antihistaminergic effects thought to be involved in antipsychotic induced weight…
- Conditions
- Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Schizophreniform Disorder, Bipolar I Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT00709202
- Testing
- Betahistine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Nathan Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research