Status:
COMPLETED
Vitamin/Mineral Supplement for Children and Adults With Autism
Lead Sponsor:
Arizona State University
Collaborating Sponsors:
Autism Research Institute
Legacy Foundation
Conditions:
Autism
Eligibility:
All Genders
3-60 years
Phase:
PHASE2
Brief Summary
The investigators hypothesis is that a new, revised formulation of a vitamin/mineral supplement will result in: 1. improvement of nutritional status in some children/adults with autism, and 2. reduct...
Detailed Description
The major goal of this study is to determine the effect of this vitamin/mineral supplement on levels of vitamins, minerals, neurotransmitters, and biomarkers for nutritional deficiencies. The study de...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- age 3-60 years old;
- Autism Group: diagnosis of autism, pervasive developmental disorder/not otherwise specified (PDD/NOS), or Asperger's by a psychiatrist or similar professional
- Control Group: in good mental and physical health, and no siblings with autism spectrum disorders, and no evidence of Attention Deficit Disorder by parent report
Exclusion
- Usage of a vitamin/mineral supplement in the last 2 months
- Current use of any chelation treatment
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 1 2008
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
February 1 2009
Estimated Enrollment :
143 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01225198
Start Date
May 1 2008
End Date
February 1 2009
Last Update
October 20 2010
Active Locations (1)
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Arizona State University
Tempe, Arizona, United States, 85287