Clinical trials: Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Adhd
A+ Treatment/Feasibility of Adapted ESDM-informed Caregiver Coaching Delivered Remotely for Children With ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) and ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
This study will evaluate the feasibility of adapted ESDM-informed caregiver coaching in children with comorbid ASD and ADHD, who are between 36 and <132 months of age.
- Trial name
- NCT05417607
- Testing
- P-ESDM informed caregiver coaching
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 57 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
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
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 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, 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, Developmental Delay
Can Novel Telemedicine Tools Reduce Disparities Related to Early Identification of Autism
In this study, the investigators are trying to find new ways to screen for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in young children. The investigators want to see if people like pediatricians can screen children for ASD while a…
- Trial name
- NCT03847337
- Testing
- Telehealth-Screening Tool for Autism in Toddlers (STAT), Telehealth-Autism Spectrum Disorder-Pediatrics (ASD-PEDS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 144 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Sulforaphane Treatment of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
ASD is a diverse disorder starting in early childhood and characterized by social communication impairment as well as restricted interests and repetitive behaviors.
- Trial name
- NCT02561481
- Testing
- Sulforaphane
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University of Massachusetts, Worcester
Autism Spectrum Disorder
A Trial of Project ImPACT in Early Intervention
Our pilot study will address a number of pressing questions, including: Can community clinicians successfully coach parents of children with ASD in evidence-based practice to achieve positive outcomes for their children and…
- Trial name
- NCT04729127
- Testing
- Project ImPACT
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 79 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Transition-age Youth, Developmental Disabilities
Evaluation of Project TEAM (Teens Making Environmental and Activity Modifications)
The purpose of this study is to determine the extent to which Project TEAM (Teens making Environment and Activity Modifications) is an effective, socially valid, and feasible intervention that prepares youth with developmental…
- Conditions
- Transition-age Youth, Developmental Disabilities, Cerebral Palsy, Autism
- Trial name
- ProjectTEAM (NCT02714868)
- Testing
- Project TEAM, Matched Comparison
- Volunteers
- 82 people
- Sponsor
- Boston University Charles River Campus
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.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder
Riluzole to Treat Child and Adolescent Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder With or Without Autism Spectrum Disorders
This study will examine the effectiveness of riluzole for treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in Youth, Including those with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
- Conditions
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Autism, Asperger Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT00251303
- Testing
- Riluzole
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 78 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
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 Spectrum Disorder
A Trial of Sertraline in Young Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
This study is a control trial of sertraline (Zoloft) in children aged 2 to 5 years old inclusive with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The trial is six months long, and each participant will receive a series of tests at both the…
- Trial name
- Sert2 (NCT02385799)
- Testing
- Sertraline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 58 people
- Sponsor
- Randi J. Hagerman, MD
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
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
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Impact of Combined Medication and Behavioral Treatment for ASD & ADHD
Children with comorbid autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have significantly worse outcomes than those with either ASD alone or ADHD alone.
- Trial name
- NCT03242772
- Testing
- Amphetamine, ESDM informed parent coaching
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
ScanBrit Dietary Intervention in Autism
A growing body of research indicates that dietary intervention excluding foods containing the proteins, gluten and casein, from the diet of children diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may have a positive effect on…
- Trial name
- ScanBrit (NCT00614198)
- Testing
- Gluten- and casein-free diet
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- Center for Autisme, Denmark
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
Encopresis, Autism Spectrum Disorder
Treatment of Encopresis in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders
This study is comparing a multidisciplinary intervention for encopresis (MIE), consisting of both medical and behavioral components to treatment as usual control (TAU).
- Trial name
- NCT03197922
- Testing
- MIE Treatment, Glycerin Suppository, Treatment as Usual (TAU)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 117 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Stress
Development of a Resiliency Training Program for Parents of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
This study has three aims: Phase I: Through focus group interviews with expert clinicians, leaders of organizations, and parents with children with ASD, this study aims to identify the psychosocial needs of parents of children…
- Trial name
- ASD (NCT02995408)
- Testing
- Relaxation Response Resiliency Program for Parents of Children with ASD
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital