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
A Metacognitive Group Therapy of Depression and Anxiety in Youth With Autism
The goal of this open clinical trial is to try out and evaluate a group metacognitive treatment protocol, for adolescents aged 15-18 years of age with anxiety and/or depression and an autism diagnosis. The main questions it aims to answer are: How does the recruitment to the study work and …
Targeting Repetitive Behaviors in Autism Spectrum Disorder Via Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation
Repetitive behaviors (RBs) are a prevalent feature of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). There are two groups of RBs: lower-order (e.g. motor stereotypies) and higher-order RBs (e.g. restricted interests), linked to sensory-motor and the associative loops, respectively. To date, treatment options for RBs are very limited. High-definition transcranial direct current stimulation …
Impact of AAI Dogs on Performance and Behavior of Children with Autism
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a lifelong neurodevelopmental disorder usually diagnosed in early childhood. Children with ASD exhibit social communication and interaction problems, which may cause deficits in social-emotional reciprocity, problems with developing, maintaining, and understanding relationships, and abnormal nonverbal communicative behaviors such as impaired eye contact and body language. …
Investigating the Clinical Utility of the Oxford Virtual Autism Assessment Tool (OVAAT)
The goal of the study is to evaluate a new Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnostic tool (Oxford Virtual Autism Assessment Tool (OVAAT)) to see whether it can: Be able to identify autistic traits Be able to distinguish between autistic and non-autistic young people Is the tool better, similar or worse …
The Power Down Pilot Study: A Novel Bedtime Manipulation Protocol
The goal of this pilot intervention study is to examine the feasibility and acceptability of a novel bedtime manipulation protocol called "The Power Down" for autistic youth, ages 6-10. The main questions it aims to answer are: Is the Power Down feasible for caregivers to do each night? Do the …
Treatment of Social and Language Deficits With Leucovorin for Young Children With Autism
The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the cognitive and behavioral effects of liquid leucovorin calcium on young children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and determine whether it improves social communication as well as the core and associated symptoms of ASD. The investigators will enroll 80 children across …
Pragmatic Trial Comparing Weight Gain in Children With Autism Taking Risperidone Versus Aripiprazole
This study aims to compare two FDA approved medications (aripiprazole and risperidone) for the treatment of behavioral dysregulation in children with autism spectrum disorders. This trial, done in the context of routine clinical care, will seek to evaluate whether aripiprazole or risperidone is associated with more weight gain in children.
The Therapeutic Effect of TBS Stimulation on Emotion Regulation in Autism Spectrum Disorder
The investigator would like to investigate the impact of intermittent theta burst stimulation over left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex on emotion regulation in autism spectrum disorder
Early Neurodivergent Developmental Trajectories in Autism and in Response to the ESDM Intervention
Early support is thought to be key to ensure a better quality of life for young children on the autism spectrum. Among early support, different evidence-based approaches have combined the principles of developmental and behavioral science within a naturalistic and interactive frame and grouped under the umbrella of Naturalistic Developmental …
Butyrate Supplementation in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition occurring in 1:77 Italian children. Several comorbidities are reported, including functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) present in up to 70% of patients. FGIDs are disorders resulting from a combination of symptoms affecting motility, hypersensitivity, and other functions, which are not caused by anatomic …
