Autism Spectrum Disorder Trial, Recruiting

Written by an AI model from ClinicalTrials.gov eligibility criteria and checked on a sample basis. Please confirm against the original criteria.

Who might be able to join this trial:

• Children who are between 7 and 12 years old.
• Children who have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (confirmed through a specific standard assessment called the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule) — for the main study groups.
• Children who have NOT been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder — for the comparison group only.

Who may not be able to join:

• Children who have taken antibiotics in the past month.
• Children who have taken probiotic supplements in powder, capsule, or tablet form in the past two weeks (note: everyday probiotic foods like yogurt and Yakult are generally acceptable — confirm with trial site).
• Children who have had surgery on their liver, gallbladder, or digestive system, except for hernia or appendix removal surgery.
• Children who follow a special diet, such as gluten-free, casein-free, high-protein, or ketogenic.
• Children who have a history of cancer.
• Children who are allergic to lactic acid bacteria (a type of bacteria commonly found in fermented foods and probiotic products).
• Children who the trial doctor does not consider suitable for other reasons (confirm with trial site).

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