The Effect of High Antioxidant Cacao on Behaviors in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

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Conditions studied: Autism Spectrum Disorder

In brief

The purpose of this study is to determine if routine consumption of high antioxidant cacao can have an effect on the behaviors of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. This is proposed as children with Autism Spectrum Disorder have elevated oxidative stress markers, such as, free radicals making them highly vulnerable to oxidative damage. Thus, it is proposed that foods high in antioxidant activity can offer protection against oxidative stress and thus impact behaviors.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT03195465

Run by

Loma Linda University

People needed

16

Starts

2017-11-14

Expected to finish

2018-04-01

Last updated by the study team

2021-06-02

Who can join

Age: 4 and older, up to 18. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Children with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder, are between the ages of 4 and 18, and like 70% dark chocolate.

You may not qualify if…

• Food allergies, Caffeine hypersensitivity, Theobromine hypersensitivity, History of seizures or epilepsy, Developmental age < 24 months, and Diabetics.

Where it is running

• Loma Linda University Health — Loma Linda, California, United States

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