Status:
COMPLETED
Diet and Behavior in Young Children With Autism
Lead Sponsor:
University of Rochester
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Conditions:
Autism
Autistic Disorder
Eligibility:
All Genders
30-54 years
Phase:
PHASE1
Brief Summary
This study will determine whether a gluten- and casein-free diet has specific benefits for children with autism.
Detailed Description
Autism is a serious brain disorder that affects brain development and often causes social and educational problems. Prior studies suggested that a gluten- and casein-free diet may have a therapeutic e...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Inclusion Criteria:
- 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
Exclusion
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2004
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
February 1 2009
Estimated Enrollment :
21 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00090428
Start Date
January 1 2004
End Date
February 1 2009
Last Update
February 1 2013
Active Locations (1)
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University of Rochester Medical Center
Rochester, New York, United States, 14642