Phase 2 Autism Spectrum Disorder Trial, Recruiting
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.
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
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
Change in glutamatergic neurometabolites (Glx) measured by proton spectroscopy Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
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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.