Clinical trials: Pervasive Development Disorders
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
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
Effect of Milk Oligosaccharides and Bifidobacteria on the Intestinal Microflora of Children With Autism
The purpose of this study is to determine the tolerability of dietary supplements and if these supplements can promote a healthy bacterial environment in the intestines of children with autism spectrum disorders and…
- Trial name
- NCT02086110
- Testing
- Synbiotic, Prebiotic
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Davis
Autistic Disorder
Donepezil HCl & Cognitive Deficits in Autism
This 11-week study will examine the safety and effectiveness of the medication donepezil (Aricept®) compared to placebo for treating cognitive deficits in children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Trial name
- NCT00047697
- Testing
- Donepezil HCl
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Fragile X Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorders
Acamprosate in Youth With Fragile X Syndrome
Fragile X syndrome (FXS) is the most common inherited form of developmental disability. FXS is inherited from the carrier parent, most often the mothers.
- Trial name
- NCT01300923
- Testing
- Acamprosate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Indiana 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
Autistic Disorder
Biomarkers in Autism of Aripiprazole and Risperidone Treatment (BAART)
The Biomarkers in autism of aripiprazole and risperidone treatment (BAART) project will provide evidence-based guidance in the selection and monitoring of drug treatment of autism.
- Trial name
- BAART (NCT01333072)
- Testing
- Aripiprazole, Risperidone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorder
Evaluation and Treatment of Copper/Zinc Imbalance in Children With Autism
There are two phases to the study. The first will examine serum copper and zinc levels and copper/zinc ratio in children (ages 3-8) who have autism and compare them to levels from same sex and age children who are developing…
- Trial name
- NCT00325572
- Testing
- oral zinc and vitamin C supplements
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 89 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism Oxytocin Brain Project
The main goal of the study is to look at the effects of intranasal oxytocin on the brain in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Oxytocin is a hormone that exists naturally in the body and the brain, affecting a wide range of social…
- Trial name
- NCT03033784
- Testing
- 8 International Units (IU) of Oxytocin, 24IU of Oxytocin, 48IU of Oxytocin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 51 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Gastrointestinal Problems, Autism Spectrum Disorders
Beneficial Bacteria Treatment for Autism
This is an open-label clinical trial to investigate a combination therapy for treating gastrointestinal problems in children with autism spectrum disorders. The combination therapy includes beneficial bacteria.
- Trial name
- BBT (NCT02504554)
- Testing
- oral Vancomycin, MoviPrep, Prilosec
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Arizona State University
Autism
Sulforaphane-rich Broccoli Sprout Extract for Autism
The primary objectives of this study are to answer whether there is evidence of measurable effects on social responsiveness (primary outcome) and other behavioral symptoms after treatment of autistic male adolescents and adults…
- Trial name
- NCT01474993
- Testing
- Sulforaphane-rich Broccoli Sprout Extract
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Andrew Zimmerman
Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder
First CRUSH: Piloting the Preliminary Feasibility and Acceptability of the Competence in Romance and Understanding Sexual Health (CRUSH) Curriculum
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn about the feasibility and acceptability of a behavioral intervention in designed to provide sexual education and improve the behavioral skills of autistic adults for intimate…
- Trial name
- NCT05910658
- Testing
- Competence in Romance and Understanding Sexual Health (CRUSH)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Children's Hospital
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Effectiveness of a 6-week Hippotherapy Program in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
The prevalence of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) has increased dramatically in the last decade. The increasing occurrence of ASD creates an imperative need to test the effectiveness and efficacy mechanisms of appropriate…
- Trial name
- NCT04772898
- Testing
- Hippotherapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Creighton University
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Gastrointestinal Symptoms
Combination Probiotic: BB-12 With LGG (Different Doses) in Treating Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
This protocol is a blinded randomized controlled study of the effects of BB-12 with LGG at different doses in 70 healthy children with autism spectrum disorders at lower and higher doses over an 56-day period and a 28- day…
- Trial name
- NCT03514784
- Testing
- BB-12 with LGG (Higher Dose), BB-12 with LGG (Lower Dose)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Study of Oxytocin in Autism to Improve Reciprocal Social Behaviors
The purpose of this research study is to learn about the effects of supplemental intranasal oxytocin as a treatment for improving social difficulties in children and adolescents with autism.
- Trial name
- SOARS-B (NCT01944046)
- Testing
- double Blind Oxytocin Nasal Spray, Open Label intranasal oxytocin
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 290 people
- Sponsor
- Linmarie Sikich
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
Development Delay, Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Translating Peer-to-Peer Support Into a Clinical Setting
There is not a lot of research focusing on Black and African American families raising young children with developmental delays.
- Conditions
- Development Delay, Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Autism
- Trial name
- NCT04313283
- Testing
- Parents Taking Action
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Maryland, Baltimore
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Monotherapy in Children and Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disorders
The primary aim of this study is to examine the efficacy and tolerability of short-term omega-3 fatty acids monotherapy in youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).
- Trial name
- NCT01248130
- Testing
- Omega-3 Fatty Acid
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder
hCT-MSC in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
The purpose of this Phase II study is to determine the efficacy of human umbilical cord tissue-derived mesenchymal stromal cells (hCT-MSC) for improving social communication abilities in children with autism spectrum disorder…
- Trial name
- IMPACT (NCT04089579)
- Testing
- Cord Tissue Mesenchymal Stromal Cells
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 137 people
- Sponsor
- Joanne Kurtzberg, MD
Autism
Expanding Autism Diagnostic Biomarkers to Kenya
The study will use a non-invasive remote eye-tracking system (Eyelink Portable Duo) to acquire a short series of eye-tracking measures.
- Trial name
- KinleyET (NCT06685822)
- Testing
- Eyelink Portable Duo
- Where
- Kenya
- Volunteers
- 27 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Indiana University