Clinical trials: Autistic Behavior
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, Implementation Science
Refining and Implementing Technology-Enhanced Family Navigation to Promote Early Access and Engagement With Mental Health Services for Youth With Autism
This project, Refining and Implementing Technology-Enhanced Family Navigation to Promote Early Access and Engagement with Mental Health Services for Youth with Autism (ATTAIN NAV) is focused on adapting and implementing family…
- Conditions
- Autism Spectrum Disorder, Implementation Science, Mental Health, Behavioral Health
- Trial name
- ATTAIN NAV (NCT05344378)
- Testing
- ATTAIN NAV Technology-Enhanced Family Navigation Model
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 151 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
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, 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 Spectrum Disorder
CPI Training for Parents of Children With ASD
The purpose of this 24-week study is to determine whether the "Parent-based Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) physical management training program" (i.e., P-CPI) is effective in increasing self-efficacy in parents of children…
- Trial name
- NCT03537261
- Testing
- Parent-based Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) physical management training program (P-CPI)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 81 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
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 or Autistic Traits, Mental Health Disorder
The Effects of Executive Functions and Social Cognition on Mental Health
The objective of this study is to analyze the effects of executive functions (EFs) and social-cognitive abilities on the associations between autistic traits and mental health indicators (depression, anxiety, and stress).
- Conditions
- Autism or Autistic Traits, Mental Health Disorder, Executive Dysfunction, Social Cognition
- Trial name
- NCT06213194
- Testing
- MindZone
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 178 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ibn Haldun University
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Asperger Disorder
Neurocircuitry of Autism- fMRI and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Studies
This study uses functional brain imaging and noninvasive brain stimulation techniques to study the brain basis of developmental disorders like Autism Spectrum Disorder and Asperger Disorder.
- Conditions
- Autism Spectrum Disorder, Asperger Disorder, Pervasive Developmental Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT01553240
- Testing
- TMS and functional MRI (Magstim)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- New York State Psychiatric Institute
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
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 Disorders
Genetics, Brain Structure and Thinking Skills in Autism
The purpose of this research is to better understand the genetic, biochemical, cognitive and behavioral symptom abnormalities that contribute to autism spectrum disorders.
- Trial name
- NCT01451983
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 138 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Cleveland Clinic
Anxiety Disorders in Youth With Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, and Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Anxiety Disorders in Autism: Adapting Treatment for Adolescents
Comorbid anxiety disorders affect as many as 80% of youth with autism spectrum disorders, causing substantial distress and impairment over and above the autism spectrum diagnosis alone.
- Trial name
- NCT01177969
- Testing
- Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Wait-list
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of South Florida
Autism
Learning Enhancement Through Neurostimulation in Autism
This study will examine whether brain stimulation paired with social skills learning can help teenage boys with autism learn how to make and keep friends. Brain stimulation can enhance learning in some people.
- Trial name
- LENS (NCT02998684)
- Testing
- Active Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation, PEERS Social Skills Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Evaluation of a Novel Intervention for Infants At Risk for Neurodevelopmental Disorders
This study entails a "proof of concept" evaluation of a novel intervention, Parents and Infants Engaged (PIE), for prodromal infants at-risk for neurodevelopmental disorders (NDs).
- Trial name
- PIE (NCT03388294)
- Testing
- Parents and Infants Engaged
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Autism, Suicide Prevention
Participatory Research for Suicide Prevention in Autism
The goal of this study is to pilot test a new educational intervention for organization members focused on suicide prevention for autistic people.
- Trial name
- NCT06552871
- Testing
- Forming Love around Autistic People to Prevent Suicide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 51 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Preliminary Efficacy of Occupational Therapy Integrating Horses on Self-regulation in Youth With Autism
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn about occupational therapy integrating horses for autistic youth. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does occupational therapy integrating horses improve self-regulation in…
- Trial name
- NCT05846932
- Testing
- OTEE HORS, OT Clinic
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Colorado State University
Autism, Asperger's Syndrome
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Anxiety Disorders in Adolescents With Autism
Due to the considerable prevalence of anxiety in youth with autism spectrum disorders, this study seeks to establish the efficacy of a modified cognitive behavioral therapy protocol in 50 adolescents versus other available…
- Conditions
- Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified, Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT01563003
- Testing
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Treatment as usual
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of South Florida
Autism Disorder
ASD Parent Trainer: Online Coaching for Parents of Children With Autism
The evaluation of the program efficacy will be conducted via a randomized control study with 136 parents of children aged 3-8 who have autism.
- Trial name
- APT (NCT02469870)
- Testing
- Autism Parent Trainer (APT), Teaching Routines (Control)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 156 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- IRIS Media Inc
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