Status:
COMPLETED
A Controlled Trial of the Clinical Effects of Hyperbaric Therapy in Autistic Children
Lead Sponsor:
International Hyperbarics Association
Conditions:
Autism
Eligibility:
All Genders
2-7 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder currently affecting as many as 1 out of 166 children in the United States. Autism is considered by many to be a permanent condition with little hope for improve...
Detailed Description
Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder currently affecting as many as 1 out of 166 children in the United States. Autism is considered by many to be a permanent, static condition with little hope for...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- DSM-IV diagnosis of Autistic Disorder, confirmed with Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) and Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R)
- HBOT naïve
Exclusion
- DSM-IV diagnosis of Pervasive Developmental Disorder other than Autistic Disorder including PDD-NOS (Pervasive Developmental Disorder, not otherwise specified) and Asperger's Syndrome
- Uncontrolled seizures
- Ear infection
- Uncontrolled asthma
- Inability to equalize ear pressure
- Fragile X syndrome
- Current therapy consisting of chelation
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
June 1 2006
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
End Date :
March 1 2007
Estimated Enrollment :
60 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00335790
Start Date
June 1 2006
End Date
March 1 2007
Last Update
April 10 2007
Active Locations (4)
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1
Center for Autism Research and Education
Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85012
2
International Child Development Resource Center
Melbourne, Florida, United States, 32901
3
Blue Ridge Spectrum Center
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States, 22901
4
Advocates for Children
Lynchburg, Virginia, United States, 24501