Clinical trials: Developmental Disabilities
Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism Oxytocin Brain Project
The main goal of the study is to look at the effects of intranasal oxytocin on the brain in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Oxytocin is a hormone that exists naturally in the body and the brain, affecting a wide range of social…
- Trial name
- NCT03033784
- Testing
- 8 International Units (IU) of Oxytocin, 24IU of Oxytocin, 48IU of Oxytocin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 51 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Development Delay, Development, Child
The Opening Doors to Early Intervention Study
Poor urban minority children often experience delays in their early development leading to health disparities. Publicly funded early intervention services are available to improve child development among these children in…
- Trial name
- ODEI (NCT03625115)
- Testing
- Family Navigator (FN)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 357 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Autism
Oxcarbazepine Versus Placebo in Childhood Autism
The proposed study is designed to assess the effectiveness of treatment with Oxcarbazepine vs. placebo in childhood/adolescent autism.
- Trial name
- NCT00467753
- Testing
- Oxcarbazepine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
Autistic Disorder
Early Intervention With Fluoxetine in Autism
This study is a pilot study to evaluate the feasibility and safety of conducting a year long, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of fluoxetine in pre-school children to enhance developmental processes in core areas impacted…
- Trial name
- NCT00183339
- Testing
- Fluoxetine
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Neurodevelopmental Abnormality
Umbilical Cord Milking in Non-Vigorous Infants Developmental Followup (MINVIFU)
A sub-study to evaluate longer-term developmental outcomes in non-vigorous term and near-term newborns who receive umbilical cord milking in comparison to those who undergo early cord clamping at delivery.
- Trial name
- MINVIFU (NCT03621943)
- Testing
- Umbilical Cord Milking, Early Cord Clamping
- Where
- 10 sites in United States, Canada and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 1,207 people
- Sponsor
- Sharp HealthCare
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Trial to Investigate the Safety and Efficacy of Cannabidiol Oral Solution (GWP42003-P; CBD-OS) in Children and Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disorder
This study will be conducted to evaluate the efficacy of GWP42003-P, compared with placebo, in reducing symptom severity in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
- Trial name
- NCT04745026
- Testing
- GWP42003-P
- Where
- 23 sites in United States, Australia and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 103 people
- Sponsor
- Jazz Pharmaceuticals
Sleep Disorders
Efficacy and Safety of Circadin® in the Treatment of Sleep Disturbances in Children With Neurodevelopment Disabilities
The purpose of this study is to establish the efficacy and safety of Circadin in children with neurodevelopmental disorders and to determine the dose, this randomized, placebo-controlled study is planned to evaluate the efficacy…
- Trial name
- NCT01906866
- Testing
- Circadin 2/5/10 mg
- Where
- 28 sites in United States, Finland and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 125 people
- Sponsor
- Neurim Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Apraxia of Speech
Video Assisted Speech Technology to Enhance Motor Planning for Speech
Nearly 3.5 million Americans are diagnosed with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD), a communication disorder that causes skill limitations in the areas of language acquisition, sensory integration, and behavior.
- Trial name
- VAST (NCT04764539)
- Testing
- Video Assisted Speech Therapy (VAST)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- iTherapy, LLC
Autistic Disorder
A Study of N-Acetyl Cysteine in Children With Autism
The purpose of the study is to test the tolerability and efficacy of N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC) in children with Autism. NAC is a compound that increases the levels of Glutathione, the body's main antioxidant.
- Trial name
- NCT00627705
- Testing
- N-Acetyl Cysteine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 43 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Can a Novel Telemedicine Tool Reduce Disparities Related to the Identification of Preschool Children With Autism?
Families seeking evaluation for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often face barriers such as low availability of specialists, lengthy waitlists, and long distances to tertiary care diagnostic centers.
- Trial name
- TAP-P (NCT05373173)
- Testing
- Tele-assessment + In-person assessment, Tele-assessment only
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 148 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Asperger Syndrome
Milnacipran in Autism and the Functional Locus Coeruleus and Noradrenergic Model of Autism
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) include Autistic disorder, Asperger's syndrome and Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS). These are developmental disorders beginning prior to three years of age.
- Conditions
- Autism Spectrum Disorder, Asperger Syndrome, Aspergers Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT01337700
- Testing
- Milnacipran
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Montefiore Medical Center
Sleep Disorder
Melatonin CR for the Treatment of Impaired Sleep Maintenance in 4-8 Year Old Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders
The purpose of this research is to see the effects (good and bad) of Melatonin CR on sleep in 4-8 year old children with autism spectrum disorders and sleep problems.
- Trial name
- NCT01033565
- Testing
- Natrol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- University of Nebraska
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
Autism, Cognition Disorder
The Effect of Donepezil (Aricept(Registered Trademark)) on REM Sleep in Children With Autism
This study will test whether donepezil (Aricept(Registered Trademark)), a drug that is approved by the Food and Drug Administration to treat Alzheimer's disease, can increase rapid eye movement (REM) sleep in children with autism…
- Trial name
- NCT00695136
- Testing
- Donepezil hydrochloride, Increase REM sleep percentage
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Autistic Disorder, Asperger Syndrome
A Study of Oral N-Acetylcysteine in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders
The purpose of this study is to determine whether treatment with oral N-acetylcysteine (NAC) will improve behavior problems often associated with autism spectrum disorders.
- Conditions
- Autistic Disorder, Asperger Syndrome, Child Development Disorders, Pervasive
- Trial name
- NCT00453180
- Testing
- N-acetylcysteine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Autism, Attention Deficit Disorder With Hyperactivity
Methylphenidate for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Autism in Children
This study examined the cognitive and behavioral differences in children who have an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) with or without additional symptoms of ADHD.
- Trial name
- NCT00178503
- Testing
- Methylphenidate-extended release, Methylphenidate-immediate release
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Autism Disorder
MEG Study of Acute STX209 Effects in ASD
This is a single-site, randomized, acute dose-response study to determine whether STX209 produces a dose-dependent significant change in MEG target parameters compared to baseline as well as compared to placebo treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT02278328
- Testing
- STX209 (15mg), STX209 (30mg)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Timothy Roberts
Autism
Lurasidone Pediatric Autism Study
This is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of 2 fixed doses of lurasidone (20 mg/day and 60 mg/day) for 6 weeks compared with placebo in pediatric and adolescent…
- Trial name
- NCT01911442
- Testing
- Lurasidone 20 mg daily, Lurasidone
- Where
- 41 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder
Intranasal Vasopressin Treatment in Children With Autism
The purpose of this clinical trial is to investigate the effectiveness of vasopressin nasal spray for treating symptoms associated with autism.
- Conditions
- Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, ASD
- Trial name
- NCT03204786
- Testing
- Vasopressin (USP) Injectable Solution [Vasostrict]
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 157 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Depression
Group Depression Treatment for Autistic Youth
Higher rates of depression are reported by autistic adolescents as compared to their non-autistic peers, which is problematic given adverse outcomes (e.g., negative self-esteem, lower academic performance) that are associated…
- Conditions
- Autism Spectrum Disorder, Depression, Suicidal Ideation, Self Esteem
- Trial name
- NCT05430022
- Testing
- Autism-adapted Group Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center