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NCT00047697 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2

Donepezil HCl & Cognitive Deficits in Autism

A Phase 2 study of Autistic Disorder, sponsored by University of Pittsburgh.

Completed
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
34
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT00047697 is a Phase 2 study of Autistic Disorder that has completed, run by University of Pittsburgh. The registered enrollment target is 34 participants, below the 112-participant average among 27 other Autistic Disorder trials with a reported enrollment target (70% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT00047697, a Phase 2 study of Autistic Disorder, has completed, sponsored by University of Pittsburgh.

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
34 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

This 11-week study will examine the safety and effectiveness of the medication donepezil (Aricept®) compared to placebo for treating cognitive deficits in children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Conditions Studied

Interventions

  • DRUG Placebo
  • DRUG Donepezil HCl

Study Locations (1)

Pennsylvania

  • Western Psychiatric Institute & Clinic - Pittsburgh

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 34 participants
Start Date 2002-10
Est. Completion 2006-08
Phase Phase 2

Sponsor

University of Pittsburgh

1,238 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00047697

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00047697 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as Phase 2. The registered enrollment target is 34 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 112-participant average among 27 other Autistic Disorder trials with a reported enrollment target (70% lower). The listed sponsor is University of Pittsburgh, which has 1,238 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 1 condition, with Autistic Disorder appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Placebo is the first listed.

NCT00047697 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Pennsylvania.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT00047697 about?

NCT00047697 is a clinical study titled "Donepezil HCl & Cognitive Deficits in Autism". This 11-week study will examine the safety and effectiveness of the medication donepezil (Aricept®) compared to placebo for treating cognitive deficits in children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

What is the current status of trial NCT00047697?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 34 participants. The study started on 2002-10. Estimated completion is 2006-08.

What conditions does trial NCT00047697 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Autistic Disorder.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00047697?

The interventions under investigation include: Placebo (DRUG), Donepezil HCl (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00047697?

This trial is sponsored by University of Pittsburgh, which has 1,238 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT00047697 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Pennsylvania. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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