Clinical trials: Child Growth and Development
Autism
Omega-3 Fatty Acids for Autism Treatment
Omega-3 fatty acids are among the most commonly used CAM (Complementary Alternative Medical) therapies, and have been reported to be currently used by 28.7% of children with autism.
- Trial name
- NCT00786799
- Testing
- Omega-3 Fatty Acids
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder
Photobiomodulation in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
The purpose of this 8-week open-label study is to assess the tolerability, safety, and efficacy of Transcranial LED Therapy in patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
- Trial name
- NCT03724552
- Testing
- Transcranial LED Therapy (Participants ages 9-17), Transcranial LED Therapy (Participants ages 18-59)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Intranasal Oxytocin and Learning in Autism
The main objective of this study is to determine the safety and therapeutic potential of intranasal oxytocin in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) when paired with a computer game intervention that is…
- Trial name
- NCT01417026
- Testing
- Intranasal Oxytocin (Trade name: Syntocinon)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Robert Schultz
Autism Spectrum Disorder
A Study to Evaluate Scales for Repetitive and Restricted Behaviors in Children, Adolescents, and Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
This is a non-drug study seeking to characterize different scales to measure repetitive and restrictive behaviors in different ASD sub-populations over time. This study will also explore the use of digital biomarkers.
- Trial name
- NCT03611075
- Testing
- No Intervention
- Where
- 18 sites in United States, Canada and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 144 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hoffmann-La Roche
Malnutrition, Developmental Disabilities
Promoting Physical Growth and Positive Development in Severely Stunted Guatemalan Children
This study seeks to evaluate the impact of an intensive home-based education intervention targeting severely stunted Guatemalan children for catch up growth and improved development.
- Trial name
- NCT02509936
- Testing
- Home-based nutrition education, Standard-of-care nutrition support
- Where
- Guatemala
- Volunteers
- 324 people
- Sponsor
- Wuqu' Kawoq, Maya Health Alliance
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia, Hyperplasia
Subcutaneous Hydrocortisone Children With Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
This is an open-label, non-randomized, single arm proof-of concept feasibility trial comparing standard oral hydrocortisone (HC) treatment with a six-week intervention of interval bolus delivery (pulsatile) of subcutaneous (SQ)…
- Conditions
- Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia, Hyperplasia, Adrenal Hyperplasia, Congenital Disorders
- Trial name
- NCT03718234
- Testing
- Subcutaneous hydrocortisone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Expediting Access to Services for Equity
The goal of this clinical trial is to assess whether telehealth-based Family Navigation (FN) expedites enrollment (e.g., reduces time in days) in community-based autism intervention for Black toddlers under the age of 4 after…
- Trial name
- EASE (NCT06291246)
- Testing
- Virtual Family Navigation, Educational Materials
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Sleep Disturbance
Telehealth Delivery of Treatment for Sleep Disturbances in Young Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Study Design: Ninety children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), between the ages of 2 to less than 7 years, and their parents will be recruited for this 10 week randomized clinical trial.
- Trial name
- NCT03668873
- Testing
- Sleep Parent Training, Sleep Parent Education
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 91 people
- Sponsor
- The Cleveland Clinic
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Mirtazapine Treatment of Anxiety in Children and Adolescents With Pervasive Developmental Disorders
This study will determine the effectiveness of mirtazapine in reducing anxiety in children with autistic disorder, Asperger's disorder and Pervasive Developmental Disorder.
- Trial name
- NCT01302964
- Testing
- Mirtazapine
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder
hCT-MSC in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
The purpose of this Phase II study is to determine the efficacy of human umbilical cord tissue-derived mesenchymal stromal cells (hCT-MSC) for improving social communication abilities in children with autism spectrum disorder…
- Trial name
- IMPACT (NCT04089579)
- Testing
- Cord Tissue Mesenchymal Stromal Cells
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 137 people
- Sponsor
- Joanne Kurtzberg, MD
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Modifying (Phase I) and Evaluating (Phase II) Virtual Reality Job Interview Training for Youth in Transition
The unemployment rate is quite high among adults with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Inadequate transition planning during high school and gaps between vocational needs and availability of evidence-based services help explain…
- Trial name
- NCT03514134
- Testing
- Virtual Reality Job Interview Training, Services as Usual
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 71 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Development of a Multi-faceted Cognitive Training Program for Children With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
After decades of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) intervention research, only two intervention approaches (i.e., psychopharmacology, behavioral treatment) have a "well-established" evidence-base supporting their…
- Trial name
- NCT01352468
- Testing
- Multifaceted cognitive training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Autistic Disorder
Engaging Siblings of Adults With Autism in Future Planning
The goal of this pilot study was to develop and obtain preliminary feasibility and effectiveness data of a telehealth program (Siblings FORWARD) to help siblings of autistic adults work with their families to plan for the future.
- Trial name
- NCT03374072
- Testing
- Siblings FORWARD program, Information Only Condition
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Boston University Charles River Campus
Autism
Intranasal Oxytocin in the Treatment of Autism
The purpose of this study is to learn whether or not the drug called oxytocin is helpful in improving mood and social functioning in adults with autism.
- Trial name
- NCT00490802
- Testing
- Oxytocin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Evdokia Anagnostou
Covid19, Intellectual Disability
Supporting the Health and Well-being of Children With Intellectual and Developmental Disability During COVID-19 Pandemic
The primary goal of this project is to identify the best messaging and implementation strategies to maximize SARS-CoV-2 testing for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their teachers to help ensure…
- Conditions
- Covid19, Intellectual Disability, Developmental Disability, Child Development Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT04565509
- Testing
- Standard Messaging, Enhanced Messaging, COVID-19 Testing
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,143 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
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
Growth Hormone Deficiency, Pediatric, Endocrine System Diseases
A Safety, Tolerability and Efficacy Study of TransCon hGH in Children With Growth Hormone Deficiency
A 26 week trial of TransCon hGH, a long-acting growth hormone product, administered once-a-week. Approximately 150 children (males and females) with growth hormone deficiency (GHD) will be included.
- Conditions
- Growth Hormone Deficiency, Pediatric, Endocrine System Diseases, Hormone Deficiency, Pituitary Diseases
- Trial name
- NCT03305016
- Testing
- TransCon hGH
- Where
- 24 sites in United States, Australia and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 146 people
- Sponsor
- Ascendis Pharma Endocrinology Division A/S
Autism
Adapting an Advocacy Services Intervention for Latinx Families of Transition-aged Youth With Autism Spectrum Disorder
When youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) transition from school to adult services, they fall off a "service cliff." To increase access to services, the investigators developed the ASSIST program, which teaches parents how…
- Trial name
- NCT06207149
- Testing
- ASISTIR
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
A 12-Week Placebo-Controlled Study to Investigate the Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of RO7017773 in Participants Aged 15-45 Years With Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
This study will investigate the efficacy, safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics of RO7017773 in participants aged 15-45 years who have been diagnosed with ASD with a score of >/=50 on the Wechsler Abreviated Scale of…
- Trial name
- NCT04299464
- Testing
- RO7017773
- Where
- 21 sites in United States, Canada and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 104 people
- Sponsor
- Hoffmann-La Roche
Autistic Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder
Training Attention and Eye Movement in ASD
Current therapies for autism target social and language behaviors, but due to the high-level nature of these skills any improvement rarely extends beyond the targeted behavior.
- Trial name
- NCT02403817
- Testing
- Cognitive Training, Eye Motor Training, Hand Motor Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego