Clinical trials: Autism Disorder
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Apraxia of Speech
Video Assisted Speech Technology to Enhance Motor Planning for Speech
Nearly 3.5 million Americans are diagnosed with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD), a communication disorder that causes skill limitations in the areas of language acquisition, sensory integration, and behavior.
- Trial name
- VAST (NCT04764539)
- Testing
- Video Assisted Speech Therapy (VAST)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- iTherapy, LLC
Autistic Disorder
A Study of N-Acetyl Cysteine in Children With Autism
The purpose of the study is to test the tolerability and efficacy of N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC) in children with Autism. NAC is a compound that increases the levels of Glutathione, the body's main antioxidant.
- Trial name
- NCT00627705
- Testing
- N-Acetyl Cysteine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 43 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Can a Novel Telemedicine Tool Reduce Disparities Related to the Identification of Preschool Children With Autism?
Families seeking evaluation for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often face barriers such as low availability of specialists, lengthy waitlists, and long distances to tertiary care diagnostic centers.
- Trial name
- TAP-P (NCT05373173)
- Testing
- Tele-assessment + In-person assessment, Tele-assessment only
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 148 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Asperger Syndrome
Milnacipran in Autism and the Functional Locus Coeruleus and Noradrenergic Model of Autism
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) include Autistic disorder, Asperger's syndrome and Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS). These are developmental disorders beginning prior to three years of age.
- Conditions
- Autism Spectrum Disorder, Asperger Syndrome, Aspergers Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT01337700
- Testing
- Milnacipran
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Montefiore Medical Center
Sleep Disorder
Melatonin CR for the Treatment of Impaired Sleep Maintenance in 4-8 Year Old Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders
The purpose of this research is to see the effects (good and bad) of Melatonin CR on sleep in 4-8 year old children with autism spectrum disorders and sleep problems.
- Trial name
- NCT01033565
- Testing
- Natrol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- University of Nebraska
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Healthy
Effects of Drugs on Responses to Brain and Emotional Processes
To study the effects of a psychostimulant on responses to affective touch in individuals with a range of autistic traits
- Trial name
- MAT (NCT04053036)
- Testing
- MDMA
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Chicago
Autism, Cognition Disorder
The Effect of Donepezil (Aricept(Registered Trademark)) on REM Sleep in Children With Autism
This study will test whether donepezil (Aricept(Registered Trademark)), a drug that is approved by the Food and Drug Administration to treat Alzheimer's disease, can increase rapid eye movement (REM) sleep in children with autism…
- Trial name
- NCT00695136
- Testing
- Donepezil hydrochloride, Increase REM sleep percentage
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Diet Modification
Mobile Health (mHealth) Nutrition Intervention for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
The high prevalence of mealtime difficulties and obesity among children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) calls for new and innovative ways to promote healthy eating and weight development in this population.
- Trial name
- NCT03424811
- Testing
- Mobile Health Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Autistic Disorder, Asperger Syndrome
A Study of Oral N-Acetylcysteine in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders
The purpose of this study is to determine whether treatment with oral N-acetylcysteine (NAC) will improve behavior problems often associated with autism spectrum disorders.
- Conditions
- Autistic Disorder, Asperger Syndrome, Child Development Disorders, Pervasive
- Trial name
- NCT00453180
- Testing
- N-acetylcysteine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Autism, Attention Deficit Disorder With Hyperactivity
Methylphenidate for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Autism in Children
This study examined the cognitive and behavioral differences in children who have an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) with or without additional symptoms of ADHD.
- Trial name
- NCT00178503
- Testing
- Methylphenidate-extended release, Methylphenidate-immediate release
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Autism Disorder
MEG Study of Acute STX209 Effects in ASD
This is a single-site, randomized, acute dose-response study to determine whether STX209 produces a dose-dependent significant change in MEG target parameters compared to baseline as well as compared to placebo treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT02278328
- Testing
- STX209 (15mg), STX209 (30mg)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Timothy Roberts
Autism
Lurasidone Pediatric Autism Study
This is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of 2 fixed doses of lurasidone (20 mg/day and 60 mg/day) for 6 weeks compared with placebo in pediatric and adolescent…
- Trial name
- NCT01911442
- Testing
- Lurasidone 20 mg daily, Lurasidone
- Where
- 41 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder
Intranasal Vasopressin Treatment in Children With Autism
The purpose of this clinical trial is to investigate the effectiveness of vasopressin nasal spray for treating symptoms associated with autism.
- Conditions
- Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, ASD
- Trial name
- NCT03204786
- Testing
- Vasopressin (USP) Injectable Solution [Vasostrict]
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 157 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Depression
Group Depression Treatment for Autistic Youth
Higher rates of depression are reported by autistic adolescents as compared to their non-autistic peers, which is problematic given adverse outcomes (e.g., negative self-esteem, lower academic performance) that are associated…
- Conditions
- Autism Spectrum Disorder, Depression, Suicidal Ideation, Self Esteem
- Trial name
- NCT05430022
- Testing
- Autism-adapted Group Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Autism Spectrum Disorder
An Integrated Nutrition Intervention to Promote Healthy Eating Habits for Children With ASD
There is an unmet need for nutrition interventions that address both autism spectrum disorder (ASD) specific feeding challenges and unbalanced eating habits among children with ASD to prevent future chronic health conditions.
- Trial name
- NCT05194345
- Testing
- Autism Eats nutrition intervention, We Can! enhanced usual care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 132 people
- Sponsor
- University of South Florida
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, Normal Hearing
The Effects of ProFoveate on Reducing Self-Stimulating Behaviors
This study is designed to pilot an intervention technique to reduce the self-stimulating behaviors seen in individuals with autism spectrum disorders using intervention with ProFoveate pellets.
- Conditions
- Autism Spectrum Disorders, Normal Hearing, Normal Intelligence, Exhibit Self- Stimulating or Ritualistic Behaviors
- Trial name
- NCT02088047
- Testing
- ProFoveate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Arkansas
Autism
Pilot Study of the Effect of Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment on Behavioral and Biomarker Measures in Children With Autism
The purpose of this study is to increase the understanding of the effect of Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment (HBOT) on the behavior and functioning of children with autism.
- Trial name
- HBOT (NCT00584480)
- Testing
- Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment (HBOT)
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Autistic Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder
Training Attention and Eye Movement in ASD
Current therapies for autism target social and language behaviors, but due to the high-level nature of these skills any improvement rarely extends beyond the targeted behavior.
- Trial name
- NCT02403817
- Testing
- Cognitive Training, Eye Motor Training, Hand Motor Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Autism
Testing Swim Instruction for Autistic Children
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the effects of a specialized swimming and water-safety program (Sensory Enhanced Aquatics) and standard swimming lessons for autistic children.
- Trial name
- NCT06216613
- Testing
- Sensory Enhanced Aquatics, Standard Swim Lessons
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 51 people
- Sponsor
- University of Kansas Medical Center