Clinical trials: Pervasive Development Disorders
Autism
Intranasal Oxytocin in the Treatment of Autism
The purpose of this study is to learn whether or not the drug called oxytocin is helpful in improving mood and social functioning in adults with autism.
- Trial name
- NCT00490802
- Testing
- Oxytocin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Evdokia Anagnostou
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Omega-3 Fatty Acids For Treatment Of Young Children With Autism (OMG)
This is a pilot, randomized, placebo-controlled trial of omega-3 fatty acids in autism. Autism, originally described by Kanner in 1943, is among the most severe of neurodevelopmental disorders.
- Trial name
- NCT01248728
- Testing
- Omega-3 Fatty Acids
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
Autism
Testing Swim Instruction for Autistic Children
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the effects of a specialized swimming and water-safety program (Sensory Enhanced Aquatics) and standard swimming lessons for autistic children.
- Trial name
- NCT06216613
- Testing
- Sensory Enhanced Aquatics, Standard Swim Lessons
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 51 people
- Sponsor
- University of Kansas Medical Center
Pervasive Development Disorders
Guanfacine for the Treatment of Hyperactivity in Pervasive Developmental Disorder
The purpose of this study is to determine whether guanfacine (trade name Intuniv) by itself or in combination with methylphenidate (also known as Ritalin) is helpful for treating hyperactivity in children and adolescents with a…
- Trial name
- NCT01238575
- Testing
- extended-release guanfacine
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- Yale University
Autistic Disorder
A Study of Pregnenolone in the Treatment of Individuals With Autism
This study will assess the tolerability and effectiveness of pregnenolone in the treatment of behavioral deficits in adults with autism.
- Trial name
- NCT01881737
- Testing
- Pregnenolone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Autism Spectrum Disorder
A Trial To Evaluate The Efficacy of Magnetic Resonant Therapy in Autism
The purpose of this study is to show that a magnetic field applied to the front part of the brain of children suffering from Autism Spectrum Disorder(ASD) can improve function and ameliorate symptoms.
- Trial name
- NCT01985308
- Testing
- Magnetic Resonance Therapy (MRT)-Active
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- Wave Neuroscience
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Gaming for Autism to Mold Executive Skills Project
The goal of the project is to better understand executive control-how children manage complex or conflicting information in the service of a goal.
- Trial name
- GAMES (NCT02361762)
- Testing
- Computerized executive control training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Children's Hospital
Autism, Asperger's Disorder
An Open-Label Trial of Aripiprazole in Autism Spectrum Disorders
The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy, safety and tolerability of aripiprazole monotherapy in the treatment of children and adolescents suffering from Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) over a 12-week period.
- Conditions
- Autism, Asperger's Disorder, Pervasive Developmental Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT00308074
- Testing
- Aripiprazole
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Cambridge Health Alliance
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Effect of a 9-Month Internship Intervention for Military Dependents With ASD
The aims of the project are: 1. VCU will modify the Project SEARCH Plus ASD Model to meet the needs of military dependents with ASD. 2.
- Trial name
- NCT04001790
- Testing
- Project Search plus ASD Supports
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Autism Disorder
MEG Study of Acute STX209 Effects in ASD
This is a single-site, randomized, acute dose-response study to determine whether STX209 produces a dose-dependent significant change in MEG target parameters compared to baseline as well as compared to placebo treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT02278328
- Testing
- STX209 (15mg), STX209 (30mg)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Timothy Roberts
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, 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
Irritability Associated With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Brexpiprazole in Treatment of Children and Adolescents With Irritability Associated With Autism Spectrum Disorder for Subjects That Have Completed Participation in 331-201-00148
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the long-term safety and tolerability of brexpiprazole in children and adolescent participants, aged 5 to 17, with irritability associated with autism spectrum disorder.
- Trial name
- NCT04258839
- Testing
- Brexpiprazole
- Where
- 28 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 95 people
- Sponsor
- Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Building Resilience and Appropriate Independence in Young Adults With Autism
This study evaluates the effects of a 12-week life-skills resilience curriculum for young adults with autism. The project utilizes a cohort single arm design.
- Trial name
- NCT03842332
- Testing
- Life Skills and Resilience Program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Acupressure and Acupuncture as an Intervention With Children With Autism II
The purpose of this study is to see if children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) will tolerate an acupressure and acupuncture intervention twice weekly over a 3 month period of time that targets regulatory and behavioral…
- Trial name
- NCT00935701
- Testing
- Acupressure and Acupuncture
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Autism
Efficacy of Aripiprazole Versus Placebo in the Reduction of Aggressive and Aberrant Behavior in Autistic Children
Hypothesis: (1) Aripiprazole treatment will be superior to placebo in reducing aggression and irritability in autistic individuals as shown by reductions in the Aberrant Behavior Checklist-irritability subscale.
- Trial name
- Abilify (NCT00468130)
- Testing
- Aripiprazole
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
Autistic Disorder
Early Intervention With Fluoxetine in Autism
This study is a pilot study to evaluate the feasibility and safety of conducting a year long, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of fluoxetine in pre-school children to enhance developmental processes in core areas impacted…
- Trial name
- NCT00183339
- Testing
- Fluoxetine
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Autistic Disorder
A Folinic Acid Intervention for Autism Spectrum Disorders
Researchers at Arkansas Children's Hospital Research Institute are conducting a study looking at the effects of Folinic Acid on language in Autism Spectrum Disorder and language impairment. The study has 3 phases.
- Conditions
- Autism Spectrum Disorder, Autistic Disorder, Autism, Asperger's Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT01602016
- Testing
- Folinic Acid
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 99 people
- Sponsor
- University of Arkansas
Autism, Aggression
The Family VOICE Study
Family centered mental health treatment with children values and supports the role of parents in their child's recovery. However, medications are often the primary focus in community treatment, even in preschool age youth, with…
- Conditions
- Autism, Aggression, Bipolar Disorder, Psychotic Disorders
- Trial name
- NCT01804582
- Testing
- Family Navigator consultation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 350 people
- Sponsor
- University of Maryland, Baltimore
Fragile X Syndrome, FXS
A 2-Period Crossover Study of BPN14770 in Adults Males With Fragile X Syndrome
This is a single-center, randomized, double-blind, 2-period crossover study to explore the effects of BPN14770 on cognitive function and behavior in subjects with Fragile X Syndrome.
- Conditions
- Fragile X Syndrome, FXS, Fra(X) Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT03569631
- Testing
- BPN14770
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Tetra Discovery Partners