Clinical trials: Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Autism, Asperger's Syndrome
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Anxiety Disorders in Adolescents With Autism
Due to the considerable prevalence of anxiety in youth with autism spectrum disorders, this study seeks to establish the efficacy of a modified cognitive behavioral therapy protocol in 50 adolescents versus other available…
- Conditions
- Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified, Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT01563003
- Testing
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Treatment as usual
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of South Florida
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Healthy
Effects of Drugs on Responses to Brain and Emotional Processes
To study the effects of a psychostimulant on responses to affective touch in individuals with a range of autistic traits
- Trial name
- MAT (NCT04053036)
- Testing
- MDMA
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Chicago
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Typical Development
Improving Social Interaction for Adolescents With Autism During the Transition to Adulthood
This study compares the efficacy of two intervention strategies for improving social outcomes for autistic adolescents and young adults when interacting with unfamiliar non-autistic peers.
- Trial name
- NCT03785327
- Testing
- tDCS, Autism Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 78 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas at Dallas
Autism Spectrum Disorder
CPI Training for Parents of Children With ASD
The purpose of this 24-week study is to determine whether the "Parent-based Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) physical management training program" (i.e., P-CPI) is effective in increasing self-efficacy in parents of children…
- Trial name
- NCT03537261
- Testing
- Parent-based Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) physical management training program (P-CPI)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 81 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
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
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
Autistic Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder
A Study to Investigate the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics and Food Effect of RO6953958 in Healthy Participants
This study will evaluate the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics (PK) and pharmacodynamics (PD) of single- and multiple-ascending doses (SAD (Part 1) and MAD (Part 2)) and food effect (FE) of RO6953958 following oral…
- Conditions
- Autistic Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Child Development Disorders, Pervasive, Mental Disorders
- Trial name
- NCT04475848
- Testing
- RO6953958, Midazolam
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 88 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hoffmann-La Roche
Autism Spectrum Disorders, Autism
Psychotherapy for Anxiety in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Anxiety disorders affect 40 to 50% of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), contributing to substantial distress and impairment.
- Conditions
- Autism Spectrum Disorders, Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, Pervasive Developmental Disability - Not Otherwise Specified
- Trial name
- TAASD (NCT02028247)
- Testing
- Personalized Cognitive-behavioral therapy, Standard Practice Cognitive-behavioral therapy, Treatment as Usual
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 214 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of South Florida
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 or Autistic Traits, Mental Health Disorder
The Effects of Executive Functions and Social Cognition on Mental Health
The objective of this study is to analyze the effects of executive functions (EFs) and social-cognitive abilities on the associations between autistic traits and mental health indicators (depression, anxiety, and stress).
- Conditions
- Autism or Autistic Traits, Mental Health Disorder, Executive Dysfunction, Social Cognition
- Trial name
- NCT06213194
- Testing
- MindZone
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 178 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ibn Haldun University
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 Spectrum Disorder
Study 2: Learning New Words From Overhearing in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
The goal of this research is to explore abilities to learn word meanings from overheard conversations in children with ASD (and, as a control, typically developing children).
- Trial name
- NCT05192109
- Testing
- Overheard Speech, Addressed Speech
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 342 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- New York University
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Satisfaction Rates Among Parents of Children With Autism in the ED
This study is a randomized controlled trial utilizing a patient-centered questionnaire distributed to parents of children with autism.
- Trial name
- ASD (NCT02675933)
- Testing
- Questionnaire
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 63 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Seton Healthcare Family
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
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
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
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
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Quality of Life
Essential Oils for Enhancing QOL in ASD
Essential oils (aromatic oils extracted from plant parts) are routinely used by the public and are available on the market. Investigators are conducting this study because it is unknown whether the essential oils formulations…
- Conditions
- Autism Spectrum Disorder, Quality of Life, Sleep, Anxiety
- Trial name
- NCT02543203
- Testing
- Reconnect, Coconut oil Comparator
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Jill Hollway
Autism, Asperger's Syndrome
Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment for Anxiety Disorders in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders
Autism spectrum disorders affect as many as 1 out of 150 children and are related to significant impairment in social, adaptive, and school functioning.
- Conditions
- Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Phobia
- Trial name
- NCT01178385
- Testing
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy, Treatment as Usual
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of South Florida
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes Autism Replication Evaluation
ECHO Autism was intended to assess rigorously the impact of a 12-session telemedicine training program on participating Primary Care Providers (PCP) knowledge, clinical behavior, and self-efficacy in the screening and care of…
- Trial name
- ECHO Autism (NCT03677089)
- Testing
- 12 ECHO Autism telehealth clinics
- Volunteers
- 148 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital