Clinical trials: Pervasive Development Disorders
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
Omega 3 Fatty Acids in the Treatment of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders
Published studies on omega 3 fatty acids in the treatment of bipolar disorder and schizophrenia have shown reductions in time to recurrence, a decrease in the positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia, and improvements in…
- Trial name
- NCT00467818
- Testing
- Omega 3 fatty acids
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Fatty Acid Supplementation in Children With ASD (Study 2)
The objective of the protocol is to test the impact of Omega 3-6 on pre-specified biological signatures (IL-1β, IL-2, and IFNγ) and to correlate changes in the biological signatures with changes in ASD symptoms.
- Trial name
- NCT04312932
- Testing
- LCPUFA Oil Supplement
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 98 people
- Sponsor
- Sarah Keim
Autism, Pervasive Development Disorder
Atomoxetine, Placebo and Parent Management Training in Autism
The study will evaluate the effectiveness of atomoxetine (Strattera) with and without Parent Management Training (PMT) in children with Autism, Asperger's Disorder, or Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified…
- Conditions
- Autism, Pervasive Development Disorder, Asperger's Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Trial name
- Strattera (NCT00844753)
- Testing
- atomoxetine, Parent Management Training
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 128 people
- Sponsor
- University of Rochester
Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder
Efficacy and Tolerability Study of Betahistine to Ameliorate Antipsychotic Associated Weight Gain
The study attempts to evaluate a histamine analog long used for the treatment of Meniere's disease, betahistine, that shows promise in reversing the antihistaminergic effects thought to be involved in antipsychotic induced weight…
- Conditions
- Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Schizophreniform Disorder, Bipolar I Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT00709202
- Testing
- Betahistine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Nathan Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research
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
Autistic Disorder
An Evaluation of Low Level Laser Light Therapy for Autistic Disorder
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the Erchonia HLS Laser is effective in the treatment of irritability associated with autistic disorder in children and adolescents aged five (5) to seventeen (17) years.
- Trial name
- NCT03379662
- Testing
- Erchonia HLS Laser
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Erchonia Corporation
Rett Syndrome
Treatment of Rett Syndrome With Recombinant Human IGF-1
Investigators are recruiting children for a clinical trial using the medication recombinant human IGF-1 (a.k.a. mecasermin or INCRELEX) to see if it improves the health of children with Rett syndrome (RTT).
- Trial name
- NCT01777542
- Testing
- Recombinant Human Insulin Growth Factor 1 (rhIGF-1)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Children's Hospital
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
Autistic Disorder, Attention Deficit Disorder With Hyperactivity
Atomoxetine Versus Placebo for Symptoms of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Children and Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disorder
The purpose of this study is to determine whether atomoxetine is effective in reducing ADHD (Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) symptoms in children and adolescents with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder).
- Trial name
- NCT00380692
- Testing
- Atomoxetine
- Where
- 8 sites in Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 97 people
- Sponsor
- Eli Lilly and Company
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Community-based Adaptive Autism Intervention for Toddlers
The proposed study (CAIT: Community-based Adaptive Autism Intervention for Toddlers) aims to determine the most optimal sequence of interventions for improving the social- communicative, language and cognitive outcomes of…
- Trial name
- CAIT (NCT04283045)
- Testing
- JASPER, JASPER Plus+
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 201 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
Autism
Sensory Adapted Dental Environments to Enhance Oral Care for Children
The goal of this project is to examine the efficacy of a sensory adapted dental environment (SADE) for children who have difficulty tolerating oral care in the dental clinic.
- Trial name
- SADE-2 (NCT02430051)
- Testing
- Sensory Adapted Dental Environment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 220 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Southern California
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Mentorship Program for Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
The purpose of this pilot project is to evaluate the feasibility of a mentorship program for adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Data will be collected from adolescents with ASD and their parents/guardians.
- Trial name
- NCT05300295
- Testing
- Mentoring Program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Apraxia of Speech
Video Assisted Speech Technology to Enhance Motor Planning for Speech
Nearly 3.5 million Americans are diagnosed with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD), a communication disorder that causes skill limitations in the areas of language acquisition, sensory integration, and behavior.
- Trial name
- VAST (NCT04764539)
- Testing
- Video Assisted Speech Therapy (VAST)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- iTherapy, LLC
Autism, Asperger's Syndrome
Exposure-Focused Family-Based CBT for Youth With ASD and Comorbid Anxiety
Autism spectrum disorders affect as many as 1 out of 88 children and are related to significant impairment in social, adaptive, and school functioning.
- Conditions
- Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified, Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT01919970
- Testing
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Treatment as usual
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of South Florida
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
Tuberous Sclerosis Complex
Trial of RAD001 and Neurocognition in Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC)
Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC) is a multi-system disease, usually presenting with seizures, mental retardation and autism, and exhibiting a high variability in clinical findings both among and within families.
- Trial name
- TSC (NCT01289912)
- Testing
- RAD001
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Mustafa Sahin
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Probiotic Therapy for Children and Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorder
This is a study of the effect of a customized probiotic on children and adults with autism, including effects on autism symptoms and gastrointestinal symptoms.
- Trial name
- NCT04655326
- Testing
- Flore
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 296 people
- Sponsor
- Arizona State University
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Enhancing Social Competence in Adults With Autism
SENSE Theatre®, combines several well-documented, effective behavioral strategies, such as the inclusion of trained peer models, theatre play techniques involving predictable (i.e., scripted) and flexible (improvised) role-play…
- Trial name
- NCT04349644
- Testing
- SENSE Theatre
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Autistic Disorder, Autism
Withdrawal Study of Memantine in Pediatric Patients With Autism, Asperger's Disorder, or Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified Previously Treated With Memantine
The purpose of this randomized withdrawal study is to evaluate the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of memantine compared with placebo in pediatric patients with autism, Asperger's Disorder, or Pervasive Developmental Disorder…
- Conditions
- Autistic Disorder, Autism, Asperger's Disorder, Asperger Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT01592747
- Testing
- Memantine Hydrochloride (HCl)
- Where
- 94 sites in United States, Belgium and 13 more
- Volunteers
- 479 people
- Sponsor
- Forest Laboratories