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 334 clinical trials
Telepsychiatry in Children: Diagnostic Evaluation of Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder recognized as a major national cause in 2012. The French Autism Plan 2018-2022 emphasizes early diagnosis and intervention for better cognitive and behavioral outcomes. The COVID-19 pandemic complicates the use of the ADOS-2 diagnostic tool due to mask-wearing and distancing requirements. To …
Fecal Microbiota Transplantation for Patients With Autism Spectrum Disorder.
This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of fecal microbiota transplantation on the gastrointestinal symptoms, autistic symptoms and emotional behavior symptoms of patients with autism spectrum disorder, and investigate the relations between the brain-gut axis, cytokines and autism spectrum disorder. Fecal microbiota transplantation have the potentials to improve intestinal microbiota …
Pimavanserin for Rigid-compulsive Symptoms in Autism Spectrum Disorder
This Phase 2 study examines the safety, tolerability, and preliminary efficacy of pimavanserin in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Male or female participants aged 16 to 40 years of age will be randomized to receive single doses of either placebo or pimavanserin in this randomized, placebo-controlled, cross-over designed study, followed …
Speech-in-noise Perception in Autism and Fragile X
The goal of this study is to identify which brain regions are active during speech-in-noise perception, as well as how those regions interact. The investigators are studying brain activation during speech-in-noise in autism and controls as well as individuals with Fragile X Syndrome. The main question[s] it aims to answer …
Portable Sleep Monitors in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
The goal of this study is to evaluate the ability of a portable sleep monitor to detect obstructive sleep apnea in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The main study objectives are to: Evaluate the correlation between the obstructive apnea-hypopnea index (OAHI) on a portable sleep monitor and an in-laboratory …
Assessing Moral Cognitive Skills in Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorders
In the international literature, it is currently accepted that, relative to neurotypicals, people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) present patterns of moral judgments marked by a minimization of intentionality and a strong condemnation of agents responsible for accidents. However, until now, all studies are based on declarative paradigms, and no …
Targeting Insomnia in School Aged Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and insomnia, and their parent(s) will undergo 4 sessions of behavioral therapy for sleep problems followed by 4 bimonthly booster sessions. Children and their families will be randomly assigned to one of three conditions: cognitive behavioral therapy (in-person), cognitive behavioral therapy (remote), or behavioral …
The Supplementation Therapy in Autism and Response to Treatment Study
In addition to the "core" symptoms of ASD (i.e., impaired communication, impaired reciprocal social interaction and restricted, repetitive and stereotyped patterns of behaviors or interests), it is estimated that up to 70% of autistic people present at least one comorbid psychiatric disorder, leading to a deterioration in quality of life, …
STEPS: A Virtual Reality-based Intervention for Adults With Autism.
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a new Virtual Reality-based intervention will be effective in treating social cognitive challenges in adults with autism. The main questions it aims to answer are: Is Virtual Reality-based social cognitive training effective in reducing social cognitive deficits and improving psychosocial …
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Background: Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) is a form of non-invasive brain stimulation that has aroused increased interests in the past decade. Not only that it is transient with little side-effects, and can be well-tolerated by children, it is also affordable and readily accessible, making it an appealing treatment option …
