Status:
COMPLETED
The Effects of a Clean Room Sleeping Environment on Elemental and Chemical Concentrations in Children With Autism
Lead Sponsor:
The Children's Institute
Collaborating Sponsors:
Duquesne University
Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
Conditions:
Autism
Eligibility:
All Genders
3-21 years
Brief Summary
A child and their parent were asked to participate in a research project that sought to study whether sleeping in a very clean environment for 14 days improved the elimination of chemicals and metals ...
Detailed Description
Autism spectrum disorders are characterized behaviorally by expressive language and social deficits, the performance of stereotypic and repetitive behavior patterns, and abnormal cognitive functioning...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Diagnosis of autism or Pervasive Developmental Disorder . Not Otherwise Specified
- Age 3-21
- Delayed verbal ability and limited academic skill sets that are advancing slowly with current programming
Exclusion
- Children who are behaviorally severely dysregulated
- Children with other chronic medical conditions that require close monitoring
- Children with uncontrolled seizure disorder
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 1 2010
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
October 1 2010
Estimated Enrollment :
10 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT02195401
Start Date
May 1 2010
End Date
October 1 2010
Last Update
July 21 2014
Active Locations (1)
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The Children's Institute
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, 15217