Diet and Behavior in Young Children With Autism

Completed · Phase 1 · Has a placebo group

Conditions studied: Autism, Autistic Disorder

In brief

This study will determine whether a gluten- and casein-free diet has specific benefits for children with autism.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00090428

Run by

University of Rochester

People needed

21

Starts

2004-01-01

Expected to finish

2009-02-01

Last updated by the study team

2013-02-01

Who can join

Age: 3 and older, up to 5. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Autism spectrum disorder or pervasive developmental disorder, ADI-R and ADOS positive.
• Participation in applied behavioral analysis classes for at least 4 months, with at least 10 hours per week of service, and at least 1 hour of service in the home
• A score higher than 30 on the Mullen Early Learning scale
• Ability to maintain a gluten- and casein-free diet during the study
• In order to maintain study integrity, and due to frequent child assessments, enrollment is limited to a select population within the Rochester area

Where it is running

• University of Rochester Medical Center — Rochester, New York, United States

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