Status:

COMPLETED

Use of Acupuncture In Children With Autistic Spectrum Disorder

Lead Sponsor:

The University of Hong Kong

Conditions:

Autism

Autistic Disorder

Eligibility:

All Genders

3-15 years

Phase:

PHASE3

Brief Summary

This is a study of the efficacy of acupuncture in children with autism.

Detailed Description

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder with unknown etiology. ASD consisted of 3 core features: 1) disorder of language or communication; 2) disorder of social inter...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • The diagnosis of ASD or autism was made according to the criteria of the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) and Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R).
  • The diagnosis of autism was made if it satisfied a score greater than 30 in the Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS).

Exclusion

  • Children with associated neurological disorders such as Tuberous Sclerosis, Fragile X Syndrome and epilepsy.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

End Date :

Estimated Enrollment :

30 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00352352

Last Update

July 14 2006

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Duchess of Kent of Children Hospital

Hong Kong, Hong Kong