Clinical trials: Autistic Behavior
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
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)
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
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
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Autism Spectrum Disorder
Parent-Led Cognitive-Behavioral Teletherapy for Anxiety in Youth With ASD
This study implements an anxiety-focused, parent-led, therapist-assisted cognitive behavioral teletherapy for parents of youth with ASD and anxiety.
- Conditions
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT04111874
- Testing
- Cognitive Behavioral Teletherapy LTA, Cognitive Behavioral Teletherapy STA
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 87 people
- Sponsor
- Baylor College of Medicine
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
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Enhancement of Behavioral and Cognitive Outcomes in Autism Spectrum Disorder Via Neurostimulation
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) encompasses a range of limitations in reciprocal social and communicative milestones, as well as restrictive and/or repetitive patterns of behavior which lead to significant functional challenges…
- Trial name
- NCT05371912
- Testing
- Trans Cranial Magnetic Stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Christiana Care Health Services
Autism, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
A Pilot Study of Daytrana TM in Children With Autism Co-Morbid for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Symptoms
This is an open-label study of the efficacy of Daytrana (methylphenidate transdermal system) for the treatment of attention and behavioral symptoms in children with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
- Trial name
- NCT00541346
- Testing
- Methylphenidate Transdermal System
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- University of Oklahoma
Autistic Disorder
Trial of Methyl B12 on Behavioral and Metabolic Measures in Children With Autism
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the supplement Methyl B12 is effective in treating some of the symptoms of Autism.
- Trial name
- B12 (NCT01039792)
- Testing
- Methyl B12
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 57 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Autism
An Open-Label Safety Study of Memantine in Pediatric Patients With Autism, Asperger's Disorder, or Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS)
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and tolerability of memantine in pediatric (6-12 years old) patients with autism, Asperger's Disorder, or Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS) and…
- Conditions
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Autism, Autistic Disorder, Asperger's Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT01592786
- Testing
- Memantine Hydrochloride (HCl)
- Where
- 118 sites in United States, Australia and 16 more
- Volunteers
- 906 people
- Sponsor
- Forest Laboratories
Autism
Autologous Cord Blood Stem Cells for Autism
Evaluate the efficacy of one infusion of stem cells from autologous umbilical cord blood in patients with autism over six months after infusion as measured by changes in expressive and receptive language.
- Trial name
- NCT01638819
- Testing
- Autologous Cord Blood Stem Cells
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Sutter Health
Autism
Divalproex Sodium vs. Placebo in Childhood/Adolescent Autism
The study is designed to assess the efficacy of treatment with divalproex sodium (DS) vs. placebo in childhood/adolescent autism fulfilling DSM-IV and Autism Diagnostic Interview (ADI) criteria.
- Trial name
- NCT00211757
- Testing
- Divalproex sodium
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- Montefiore Medical Center
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Pervasive Developmental Disorder
A Study of Oxytocin for the Treatment of Social Impairment in Individuals With High Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder
This study is an 8-week pilot trial with oxytocin nasal spray (Syntocinon) as a treatment for social impairment in children and adults with high functioning autism spectrum disorders (ASD).
- Conditions
- Autism Spectrum Disorder, Pervasive Developmental Disorder, ASD, PDD
- Trial name
- NCT02985749
- Testing
- Intranasal Oxytocin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Autism, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Transcranial Photobiomodulation Therapy for the Treatment of Autistic Traits in Children and Adolescents With ADHD
An open label trial to assess the safety and efficacy of transcranial photobiomodulation (tPBM) in improving autistic traits in ADHD youth.
- Trial name
- NCT04569058
- Testing
- Transcranial Photobiomodulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
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 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, 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 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
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Autism
Safety Study of Memantine in Pediatric Patients With Autism, Asperger's Disorder or Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS)
The objective of this study is to evaluate the long-term safety and tolerability of memantine in the treatment of pediatric patients with autism, Asperger's Disorder or Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified…
- Conditions
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Autism, Autistic Disorder, Asperger's Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT01592773
- Testing
- Memantine Hydrochloride (HCl)
- Where
- 106 sites in United States, Belgium and 14 more
- Volunteers
- 747 people
- Sponsor
- Forest Laboratories