Phase 2 Autism Spectrum Disorder Trial, Recruiting NCT04278898 Sponsor: Stanford University Condition: Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Phase 2 Autism Spectrum Disorder Trial, Recruiting

NCT04278898
Recruiting Phase 2

Who may be able to join

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Who might be able to join this trial:

  • Children who are between 3 years old and 12 years and 11 months old at the time of joining the study
  • Children who have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, confirmed using specific standardised diagnostic tools (such as the ADI-R, ADOS-2, BOSA, or CARS-2)
  • Children who show at least a moderate level of repetitive and restricted behaviours, as measured by a specific autism-related rating scale (a score of 11 or higher on the CY-BOCS-ASD)
  • Children who have not yet started puberty, as assessed using a standard physical development scale called Tanner Stage 1
  • Children who are in stable general health
  • Children who pass a safety screening for MRI scanning, meaning they have no metal in their body

Who may not be able to join:

  • Children who have a known genetic condition linked to Autism Spectrum Disorder, such as Fragile X syndrome
  • Children who have ever been diagnosed with, or currently have, a severe psychiatric condition such as schizophrenia
  • Children who have significant health problems that would make it difficult to take part in the study
  • Children whose caregivers are unable to speak or read English well enough to complete the study materials and requirements
  • Children who are currently taking antioxidant medications or a type of supplement called glutathione prodrugs
  • Children who are unwilling or unable to swallow a study substance during the initial screening visit

Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.

Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.

This is a simplified plain English summary of the eligibility criteria. Full criteria are set by the trial investigators and may include additional requirements not shown here. Never self-exclude from a trial based on this summary. Contact the trial site directly to confirm your eligibility.
Last synced 22 July 2026
Phase 2: approximately ~30% of drugs entering this phase reach regulatory approval, based on published industry-wide historical data. This is not specific to this trial.
Phase success rates shown are historical industry-wide averages based on published data. They are not a prediction for this specific trial or your individual situation.

Contact this trial

Principal Investigator: John Hegarty, PhD, Stanford University

Phone: (650) 723-7845

Contact details sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before attending.

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Trial details

Status
Recruiting
Phase
Phase 2
Registry
ClinicalTrials.gov
Start date
12 February 2021
Est. completion
31 July 2028

Where this trial is recruiting

🇺🇸 United States

Primary endpoints

Change in glutamatergic neurometabolites (Glx) measured by proton spectroscopy Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

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Expanded access pathways

If this trial is not available to you, other access pathways may exist. In Australia, the TGA Special Access Scheme allows access to unapproved therapeutic goods for individual patients.

TGA Special Access Scheme information

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Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 22 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.

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