Clinical trials: Children With Autism
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
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
Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder
Methylphenidate ER Liquid Formulation in Adults With ASD and ADHD
The purpose of this study is to determine whether methylphenidate hydrochloride extended release liquid formulation is safe and effective in the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in high-functioning…
- Trial name
- NCT02096952
- Testing
- Methylphenidate extended-release liquid formulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Autism
A Study of Oxytocin in Children and Adolescents With Autistic Disorder
The investigators propose to conduct this pilot study to evaluate oxytocin as a supplemental treatment for improving social difficulties in individuals with autism.
- Trial name
- Oxytocin (NCT01308749)
- Testing
- Oxytocin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder
Photobiomodulation in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
The purpose of this 8-week open-label study is to assess the tolerability, safety, and efficacy of Transcranial LED Therapy in patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
- Trial name
- NCT03724552
- Testing
- Transcranial LED Therapy (Participants ages 9-17), Transcranial LED Therapy (Participants ages 18-59)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Encopresis, Autistic Disorder
An Interdisciplinary Approach to the Treatment of Encopresis in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders
The purpose of this study is to try to treat bowel movement (BM) accidents differently with children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The study will use over-the-counter (OTC) medications to evoke predictable bowel movements.
- Trial name
- NCT02383758
- Testing
- Glycerin Suppository, Bisacodyl suppository, Senna
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
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
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, Autism
Allogenic Cord Blood Transfusion in Patients With Autism
Autism is one of those disorders in Autism spectrum disorders (ASD), which characterized by social interaction abnormalities, impaired verbal and non-verbal communication, and repetitive, obsessive behavior, while the therapeutic…
- Trial name
- NCT03786744
- Testing
- ASD CB-MNC injection., Standard therapy.
- Where
- Russia
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- State-Financed Health Facility "Samara Regional Medical Center Dinasty"
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Fatty Acid Supplementation in Children With ASD
The purpose of this study is to examine how fatty acid supplementation alters biological signatures in children with ASD
- Trial name
- Omega Heroes (NCT03550209)
- Testing
- LCPUFA Oil Supplement
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- Sarah Keim