Status:

COMPLETED

Study of Aripiprazole in the Treatment of Children and Adolescents With Autistic Disorder (AD)

Lead Sponsor:

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.

Collaborating Sponsors:

Otsuka America Pharmaceutical

Conditions:

Autistic Disorder

Eligibility:

All Genders

6-17 years

Phase:

PHASE3

Brief Summary

This study will compare the effectiveness (how well the drug works) of aripiprazole, flexibly dosed with a placebo, in reducing serious behavioral problems in children and adolescents with a diagnosis...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Meets current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders-Fourth Edition (DSM-IV) diagnostic criteria for AD and demonstrates serious behavioral problems. Diagnosis confirmed by Autism Diagnostic Interview- Revised (ADI-R)
  • CGI score \> = 4 AND and Aberrant Behavior Checklist (ABC) Irritability/Agitation subscale score \> = 18 at screening and baseline (randomization)
  • Mental age of at least 18 months
  • Male or female 6 to 17 years of age, inclusive, at the time of randomization

Exclusion

  • Patients considered treatment resistant to neuroleptic medication based on lack of therapeutic response to 2 different neuroleptics after treatment of at least 3 weeks each.
  • Patients previously treated and not responding to aripiprazole treatment
  • The patient is currently diagnosed with another disorder on the autism spectrum, including PDD-NOS, Asperger's Disorder, Rett's Disorder, Fragile-X Syndrome or Childhood Disintegrative Disorder
  • Current diagnosis of bipolar disorder, psychosis, or schizophrenia, or major depression
  • A seizure in the past year
  • History of severe head trauma or stroke
  • Patients undergoing non-pharmacologic therapies (e.g., psychotherapy, behavioral modification) must have started at least 2 months prior to the initial screening visit and must remain in a consistent treatment program for the duration of the study.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

June 1 2006

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

April 1 2008

Estimated Enrollment :

98 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00332241

Start Date

June 1 2006

End Date

April 1 2008

Last Update

December 2 2013

Active Locations (9)

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Marsella, Gregory

Boca Raton, Florida, United States, 33432

2

Child Neurology Associates, Pc

Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30342

3

University Of Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky, United States, 40202

4

Neurobehavioral Medicine Group

Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, United States, 48302