Clinical trials: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
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 Disorder
Effects of Lactobacillus Plantarum PS128 in Children With ASD
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that can cause significant social, communication and behavioral deficits. Probiotics are regarded as active microorganisms.
- Trial name
- NCT05307744
- Testing
- PS128
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 41 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Autism Spectrum Disorders, Autism
Measurement of Joint Attention Fluency
The purpose of this research is to study joint attention. Joint attention plays a critical role in social and language development in children with and without autism.
- Trial name
- NCT01643343
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Vista School
Autism Spectrum Disorder
A Feasibility Study of N-acetylcysteine for Self-injurious Behavior in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the feasibility of a 9-week, randomized trial of N-acetylcysteine (NAC) compared to placebo in 14 children (age 5 to 12 years) with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and a moderate level…
- Trial name
- NAC (NCT03008889)
- Testing
- N-acetylcysteine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Williams Beuren Syndrome, Williams Syndrome
Characterization and Natural History of Williams Syndrome and Other Chromosome 7q11.23 Variants
The goal of this observational natural history study is to better characterize development, transition to adulthood, health and behavior of individuals diagnosed with Williams syndrome (WS) or carrying other variants of 7q11.23…
- Conditions
- Williams Beuren Syndrome, Williams Syndrome, Williams Beuren Region Duplication, Dup7
- Trial name
- NCT06930417
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Sleep Problems
Understanding Sleep Problems in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
The investigators will examine whether sleep problems in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are related to alterations in the production of melatonin (MT), a hormone that plays an important role in regulating sleep-wake…
- Trial name
- REST (NCT00691080)
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 58 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Baylor College of Medicine
Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder
Awareness Training in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder.
The proposed protocol aims to facilitate awareness and understanding of autism spectrum disorder among children aged 8 to 14 with an IQ between 85 and 115.
- Trial name
- NCT06278168
- Testing
- Awareness training with using Oculus., Awareness training without using Oculus
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istituto per la Ricerca e l'Innovazione Biomedica
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Other Neurodevelopmental Disorder
Early Assessment of Autism Through Smart Tablet Gameplay
The primary aim of this study is to compare the diagnostic accuracy of an iPad application (Play.Care assessment) with the current clinical "gold standard" diagnosis for diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in children.
- Trial name
- NCT03438994
- Testing
- Play.Care
- Where
- 2 sites in Sweden, United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 779 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Strathclyde
Pregnancy, Autistic Disorder
Screening for Metabolic Problems in Mothers of Children With Autism and Typically Developing Children
The purpose of this research study is to screen for metabolic abnormalities that are maternal risk factors for having a child with autism.
- Conditions
- Pregnancy, Autistic Disorder, Folic Acid Deficiency
- Trial name
- NCT02674022
- Testing
- Prenatal supplement
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 59 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Autism
Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Brain Development in Autism
The purpose of this study is to investigate brain development in autism by longitudinally assessing children with autism, as well as typically developing controls, using advanced MR techniques.
- Trial name
- NCT00449566
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- UMC Utrecht
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Metabolic Processes in Adults and Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disorder
The objective of this study is to gain preliminary information and knowledge on metabolic profile in ASD. The benefit of this study will be to expand our insight of the potential relationship in metabolic processes and…
- Trial name
- ASD (NCT02733120)
- Testing
- stable isotope infusion
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Texas A&M University
Neurodevelopmental Disorder (Diagnosis)
Virtual Reality Headset as an Alternative Tool for Reducing Dental Anxiety
The aim of this study is to investigate whether the use of virtual reality (VR) headsets can have a positive effect on dental fear during dental procedures and stress induced by the dental environment.
- Trial name
- NCT07667023
- Testing
- Virtual reality headset, standard dental care
- Where
- Hungary
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Semmelweis University
Autism Spectrum Disorder
A Study to Evaluate Scales for Repetitive and Restricted Behaviors in Children, Adolescents, and Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
This is a non-drug study seeking to characterize different scales to measure repetitive and restrictive behaviors in different ASD sub-populations over time. This study will also explore the use of digital biomarkers.
- Trial name
- NCT03611075
- Testing
- No Intervention
- Where
- 18 sites in United States, Canada and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 144 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hoffmann-La Roche
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Early Screening of Autism Spectrum Disorder in General and Pediatric Practices
Early screening for Autism Spectrum Disorder has been validated using different screening tools, in particular M-CHAT-R and ITC in different countries. Unfortunaltely, in France, they are not often used.
- Trial name
- KitCAT (NCT04274127)
- Testing
- early detection kit composed of 2 questionnaires (M-CHAT-R + CSBS-ITC)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 1,211 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hôpital le Vinatier
Autism
TMS Measures of Plasticity and Excitatory/Inhibitory Ratio as Biomarkers: R-baclofen Effects in Normal Volunteers
Our overall objective is to apply Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) to develop measures of human synaptic plasticity and of brain excitatory:inhibitory ratio (E:I ratio), which we propose as novel biomarkers and outcome…
- Trial name
- NCT01172509
- Testing
- R-baclofen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gonzalez-Heydrich, Joseph, M.D.
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Electroretinogram in Autistic Spectrum Disorders
This study aims to find out the incidence of a reduced light adapted electroretinogram (ERG) b-wave amplitude in children with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).
- Trial name
- ERG in ASD (NCT03422016)
- Testing
- electroretinogram (ERG)
- Where
- 4 sites in United States, Australia and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 177 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Mental Disorders
Physiological Mechanisms of Therapeutic Horseback Riding Intervention Effects in a Psychiatric Population of ASD Youth
This randomized control trial (RCT) seeks to assess the mechanisms underlying Therapeutic Horseback Riding's (THR) previously observed significant positive effects on ASD youth, particularly those with co-occurring psychiatric…
- Trial name
- NCT04606966
- Testing
- Therapeutic Horseback Riding, Barn Activity, Hybrid
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 236 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Effectiveness of the Care Coordination, Assessment, and Responsive Engagement Program for Transition-aged Adolescents (t-CARE) With ASD
An analysis of data for adolescents and young adults diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) who are evaluated as part of the Care Coordination, Assessment, and Responsive Engagement for transition-aged adolescents…
- Trial name
- t-CARE (NCT03019952)
- Testing
- Care Coordination Visit
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Fit Families Program: Fundamental Motor Skill Intervention in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders and Their Parents
The investigators aim to identify the effect of a 12-week fundamental motor skills (FMS) (e.g., throwing, catching, running) intervention on the active participation in physical recreation activities and a variety of other…
- Trial name
- NCT04612647
- Testing
- 12-week FMS Intervention, Physical Activities & Activity Booklets
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Physical Exercise Condition, Control Condition
Physical Exercise to Reduce Anxiety in Underserved Children With ASD
Anxiety is one of the most frequent comorbidities in children with ASD leading to poor clinical outcomes. Physical exercise has been shown to be a promising and easy to implement intervention for reducing anxiety.
- Trial name
- PETRA (NCT02902952)
- Testing
- Physical Exercise, Control Intervention
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 148 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Irvine