Clinical trials: Asperger Disorder
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopic and Diffusion Tensor Imaging of Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders
The primary objective of this study is to conduct magnetic resonance spectroscopic (MRS) and imaging (MRI) scans to assess the structural and neurochemical profile of the brain in 20 children and adolescents, 6-17 years old with…
- Trial name
- NCT01361503
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Fragile X Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder
Alpha Auditory Entrainment for Cognitive Enhancement and Sensory Hypersensitivity in Youth With Developmental Disorders
Fragile X Syndrome (FXS) is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder caused by a mutation on the X chromosome. Scientists have investigated FXS extensively in both humans and animals.
- Conditions
- Fragile X Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Autistic Disorder, Asperger Syndrome
- Trial name
- ENTRAIN (NCT06227780)
- Testing
- Alpha Auditory Entrainment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 180 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Autism
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.
- Conditions
- Autism Spectrum Disorder, Autism, Asperger Syndrome
- Trial name
- TMS for ASD (NCT04532424)
- Testing
- Transcranial magnetic stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 67 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder
Neural and Behavioral Outcomes of Social Skills Groups in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
The purpose of this study is to compare two different treatment approaches to social skills groups for high-functioning children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
- Trial name
- NCT01190917
- Testing
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Play Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
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, Asperger's Disorder
Mercury Chelation to Treat Autism
This study will examine whether DMSA, an oral chelating agent that removes mercury and other metals from the body, is beneficial for children with autism.
- Conditions
- Autism, Asperger's Disorder, Child Development Disorders, Pervasive
- Trial name
- NCT00376194
- Testing
- DMSA
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Asperger Syndrome
Effects of a Multimodal Exercise Program for Children With ASD
Exploring the effects of an exercise program for children ages 6 -26 years old who have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and neurotypical children respond to high-intensity whole body exercise interventions (Group 1)…
- Trial name
- NCT05509231
- Testing
- High-intensity exercise, Wearable glove and arm sleeve device to measure movement
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- New York Institute of Technology
Autistic Disorder, Pervasive Developmental Disorder
Advanced Grandparental Age as a Risk Factor for Autism
The Division of Medical Genetics at the University of Mississippi Medical Center is recruiting parents of children with a pervasive developmental disorder (including autism, autistic spectrum disorder, PDD-NOS, Asperger syndrome…
- Conditions
- Autistic Disorder, Pervasive Developmental Disorder, Asperger Syndrome, Childhood Disintegrative Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT00464477
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- University of Mississippi Medical Center
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Delay
A Salivary miRNA Diagnostic Test for Autism
The goal of this study is to validate a panel of miRNAs that distinguish children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) from their non-ASD peers with a positive MCHAT-R.
- Trial name
- NCT02832557
- Testing
- Salivary collection, Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scale-III Assessment, Medical history questionaire
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 998 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- State University of New York - Upstate Medical University
Autistic Disorder, Autism
Withdrawal Study of Memantine in Pediatric Patients With Autism, Asperger's Disorder, or Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified Previously Treated With Memantine
The purpose of this randomized withdrawal study is to evaluate the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of memantine compared with placebo in pediatric patients with autism, Asperger's Disorder, or Pervasive Developmental Disorder…
- Conditions
- Autistic Disorder, Autism, Asperger's Disorder, Asperger Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT01592747
- Testing
- Memantine Hydrochloride (HCl)
- Where
- 94 sites in United States, Belgium and 13 more
- Volunteers
- 479 people
- Sponsor
- Forest Laboratories
Pervasive Development Disorders
Guanfacine for the Treatment of Hyperactivity in Pervasive Developmental Disorder
The purpose of this study is to determine whether guanfacine (trade name Intuniv) by itself or in combination with methylphenidate (also known as Ritalin) is helpful for treating hyperactivity in children and adolescents with a…
- Trial name
- NCT01238575
- Testing
- extended-release guanfacine
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- Yale University
Autism, Asperger's Syndrome
Predictors of Caregiver Adaptation to Pervasive Developmental Disorders
This study will explore predictors of how caregivers might adapt to children diagnosed with a pervasive developmental disorder (PDD), including autism, Asperger s syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder, Rett s disorder or…
- Conditions
- Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, Rett's Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT00496210
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 324 people
- Sponsor
- National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Irritability
Behavior Therapy for Irritability in Autism
This is a clinical trial of a novel intervention, Behavioral Therapy for Irritability and Aggression (BTIA), for adolescents on the autism spectrum.
- Conditions
- Autism Spectrum Disorder, Irritability, Disruptive Behavior, Anger
- Trial name
- BTIA (NCT04654260)
- Testing
- Behavioral Therapy for Irritability in Autism, Psychoeducation and Supportive Therapy (PST)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 65 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yale University
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder
Riluzole to Treat Child and Adolescent Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder With or Without Autism Spectrum Disorders
This study will examine the effectiveness of riluzole for treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in Youth, Including those with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
- Conditions
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Autism, Asperger Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT00251303
- Testing
- Riluzole
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 78 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Autism
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Children With High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder and Anxiety
Many children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) experience high levels of anxiety which can further inhibit their ability to master developmental tasks such as succeeding in school and developing and maintaining…
- Conditions
- Autism Spectrum Disorder, Autism, Asperger Syndrome, PDD-NOS
- Trial name
- NCT01187784
- Testing
- Coping Cat cognitive-behavioral therapy for anxious youth
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Alliant International University
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Phenotypic and Genetic Factors in Autism Spectrum Disorders
The purpose of the study is to collect phenotypic (observable characteristics) and genetic information about individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) and their families.
- Trial name
- NCT00910559
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,500 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Children's Hospital
Autistic Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder
SQUED™ Series 28.1 Home-use and Treatment of Autowave Reverberator of Autism
Locomotor, transport and information functions in human body systems are carried out by active media in autowave regimes! Any living organism is a (micro-macro-mega) hierarchy of autowave subsystems-an ensemble of loosely coupled…
- Conditions
- Autistic Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Child Development Disorders, Pervasive, Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- Trial name
- SQUED™ (NCT03222375)
- Testing
- SQUED™ series 28.1 home-use
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, Ukraine
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- American Federation of Medical Synergetics
DCild Development Disorders, Pervasive, Autistic Disorder
A Study of the Effectiveness and Safety of Risperidone Versus Placebo in the Treatment of Children With Autistic Disorder and Other Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD)
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness of an oral solution of risperidone (an antipsychotic medication) versus placebo in the treatment of behavioral symptoms in children with Pervasive Developmental Disorders…
- Conditions
- DCild Development Disorders, Pervasive, Autistic Disorder, Developmental Disabilities, Asperger Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT00261508
- Testing
- risperidone
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Janssen-Ortho Inc., Canada
Autism, Asperger Disorder
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Evaluation and Treatment of Repetetive Behaviors in Autism
This study is a trial of low frequency Repetitive Transcranial magnetic stimulation( rTMS) for subjects with autism spectrum disorders, specially targeting repetitive behaviors.
- Conditions
- Autism, Asperger Disorder, Other Developmental Pervasive Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT01983189
- Testing
- transcranial magnetic stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- New York State Psychiatric Institute
Autistic Disorder
Citalopram for Children With Autism and Repetitive Behavior (STAART Study 1)
This study will determine the efficacy and safety of citalopram compared to placebo in the treatment of children with autism.
- Trial name
- NCT00086645
- Testing
- citalopram hydrobromide
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 149 people
- Sponsor
- Boston University