autism Clinical Trials
A listing of autism medical research trials actively recruiting patient volunteers. Search for closest city to find more detailed information on a research study in your area.
Found 356 clinical trials
Psychoeducation for Older Adults With Autism
Until recently, autism in older adults went unrecognised. Although there has been more attention to autism in older adults in recent years, there is still a lot of unfamiliarity with the phenomenon and underdiagnosis in (mental) health care. Many care providers are reluctant to diagnose autism in later life, due …
ADAPT: Approach to Dance for Autism
It is well documented that motor impairments are associated with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Yet, appropriate therapies are scarce. Dance has been shown to not only promote fine and gross motor skills, but also psychological well-being, cognition, and social participation in neurotypical dancers. Little research has been …
Implementation of the Parents Taking Action in Paraguay
The principal aim of this study is to conduct a single group design pilot of a psychoeducational caregiver training (i.e., culturally adapted Parents Taking Action) with a group of family caregivers of young children with autism in Paraguay. The following research questions will be addressed: Research Question #1: What is …
Randomized Clinical Trial of TUNE In 3.0: A Social/Emotional Program for Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorder
The purpose of this study is to test a novel, cognitive behavioral treatment strategy to improve social functioning in adults with autism spectrum disorder. The treatment, named TUNE In (Training to Understand and Navigate Emotions and Interactions), includes components to address the many behavioral domains involved in social functioning, including …
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Restricted and Repetitive Behavior in ASD
Investigating the efficacy of a form of TMS called theta-burst stimulation for restricted and repetitive behavior in ASD.
PRT for Adolescents With High Functioning Autism
The purpose of this study is to identify improvement in behavioral and social function and changes in the brain following Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT) for Adolescents in highly verbal adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Suramin for the Treatment of Autism Trial: KZ101 in a Male Pediatric Population With Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Suramin has been found to correct the symptoms, metabolism, and brain synaptic abnormalities in two classical genetic and environmental mouse models of autism. A preliminary clinical trial (SAT-1) examined the safety and activity of a single low-dose of suramin in children with ASD and concluded suramin showed promise as a …
Intestinal Dysbiosis and BBB Integrity in Autism
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is characterised by an impairment of social interactions and communication, associated with repetitive behaviour and restrictive interests. Clinical phenotypes of this neurodevelopmental disorder are heterogeneous and surprisingly up to 70% of ASD patients have gastro-intestinal (GI) disorders, associated with ASD severity and influence by feeding disorders. …
Smith Magenis Syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorders
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) are a neurodevelopmental disorder. Their prevalence is estimated at around 0.4% of the general population worldwide. Their early onset and chronic nature make them a disabling disorder, all the more so as there is a high prevalence of sleep disorders in these populations, estimated at between …
Handwritten Text Production in Adults With Autism
The main objective is to assess the psycholinguistic and graphomotor characteristics of written production in patients with ASD. The secondary objectives are: Identifying links between specific deficits of ASD and difficulties in written production. Identifying links between the severity of ASD and difficulties in written production. The primary evaluation criterion …
