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pioglitazone in the treatment of autism

Phase 2
Conditions
Childhood autism.
Childhood autism
Registration Number
IRCT201202281556N37
Lead Sponsor
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Complete
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
40
Inclusion Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: 1-DSM IV clinical diagnosis of autistic disorder, 2-children between the ages of 3 and 11 years ,3- presence of behavioral problems such as aggression, overactivity or repetitive behaviors (indication of treatment with risperidone)

Exclusion Criteria

1- Presence of any active medical problem, 2-any diagnosis in Axis I and II except for mental retardation, 3-history of allergy to Amantadine,4- receiving any psychotropic medications during past two weeks prior to the trial, 5-presence of hepatic disease, 6-history of seizure

Study & Design

Study Type
interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Severity of Autism. Timepoint: Baseline and weerks 2, 4, 6, 8, 10. Method of measurement: Aberrant Behavior Checklist-Community (ABC-C) Rating Scale (irritibility subscale).
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
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