Status:
COMPLETED
Childhood Autism Risks From Genetics and the Environment (The CHARGE Study)
Lead Sponsor:
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)
Collaborating Sponsors:
University of California, Davis
University of California, Los Angeles
Conditions:
Autism
Developmental Disabilities
Eligibility:
All Genders
24-60 years
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to understand how genes, environment, and the interplay between the two, influences the development of autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders.
Detailed Description
The causes and contributing factors for autism are poorly understood. Evidence suggests that incidence is increasing, but diagnostic changes and improvements may be playing a role. Both genetic and en...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Children between 2 and 5 years old
- Born in California
- Parents must speak either English or Spanish
- Children must be living with at least one biologic parent
Exclusion
- Children not meeting eligibility criteria listed above
- Children not residing in selected geographical areas (please contact for more information about specific study locations)
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 2001
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
September 1 2017
Estimated Enrollment :
2000 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00106652
Start Date
September 1 2001
End Date
September 1 2017
Last Update
September 25 2017
Active Locations (1)
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University of California
Davis, California, United States, 95616