Status:
COMPLETED
Use of Acupuncture In Children With Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Lead Sponsor:
The University of Hong Kong
Conditions:
Autistic Disorder
Autism
Eligibility:
All Genders
3-18 years
Phase:
PHASE3
Brief Summary
Autism is a behaviorally defined, lifelong disorder of the brain, affecting at least 1-2 per 1000 children. There is an increasing trend of autism worldwide. However, to date, there is still no cure f...
Detailed Description
The aim of this study is to assess whether alternative treatment strategy such as traditional Chinese acupuncture can improve the following parameters in children with Autism (or Autistic Spectrum Dis...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- fulfilled the criteria for autism of the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders on the basis of observation of the child, and
- fulfilled the criteria for autism of a structured diagnostic interview of a parent using Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised, and
- had a score on the Childhood Autism Rating Scale of 30 or more, and
- Clinical Global Impression Scale of moderately ill or markedly ill or severely ill
Exclusion
- children on chronic anti-epileptics or neuroleptics
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 1 2005
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
March 1 2007
Estimated Enrollment :
80 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00346736
Start Date
May 1 2005
End Date
March 1 2007
Last Update
September 3 2008
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TWGHs Tung Wah Hospital
Hong Kong, Hong Kong