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 between 3 and 16 years of age
• Children who have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) under standard diagnostic guidelines, with a rating scale score indicating moderate-to-severe autism
• Children whose legal guardians fully understand the trial's consent information and are willing to provide written agreement to participate
• Children whose families are able to attend follow-up visits and allow required tests and sample collection
• Children who have not taken any probiotic supplements in the 3 months before joining the trial

Who may not be able to join:

• Children who have used probiotics or prebiotics (gut health supplements) in the 3 months before enrolling
• Children who have taken antibiotics in the month before enrolling
• Children who currently have a fever (underarm temperature of 37.5°C or higher)
• Children who depend on a feeding tube for nutrition
• Children with serious gut or digestive conditions that need urgent medical treatment, such as intestinal blockage, perforation, bleeding, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, coeliac disease, or eosinophilic oesophagitis
• Children diagnosed with severe malnutrition, significantly low body weight for their age, or serious immune system disorders
• Children with a history of severe allergic reactions, such as anaphylaxis
• Children whose autism is linked to a specific known genetic condition, such as Fragile X syndrome or Rett syndrome
• Children who also have another diagnosed psychiatric or developmental condition, such as depression, ADHD, intellectual disability, speech or language disorders, selective mutism, reactive attachment disorder, or childhood schizophrenia

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