Investigation of WCFS1 on the gut microbiota of autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) childre

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• Conditions: Autistic spectrum disorder; Mental and Behavioural Disorders; Childhood autism

• Registration Number: ISRCTN04516575
• Lead Sponsor: niversity of Reading (UK)

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2011-12-28
• Study Completion: 2012-01-31
• Last Update Posted: 5 May 2019

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Stopped
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 70

Inclusion Criteria

1. Children / adolescents with clinical diagnosis of ASD
2. Children with gut problems (minimum of 3 episodes in the last 6 months)
3. Aged between 4-16 years
4. Consent given by parent/guardian

Exclusion Criteria

1. Prebiotic / probiotic administration within the last 6 weeks
2. Involvement in another study involving drug/medication affecting gastrointestinal (GI) motility during the month prior to and throughout the study
3. Living more than 75 miles from Reading, UK

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified