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NCT00298246 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record
Clinical and Immunological Investigations of Subtypes of Autism
A clinical trial, sponsored by National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH).
- Completed
- Registry status
- 557
- Enrollment target
NCT00298246 is a clinical trial that has completed, run by National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). The registered enrollment target is 557 participants.
The verdict
NCT00298246 has completed, sponsored by National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH).
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- 557 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
The purpose of this study is to learn more about autism and its subtypes. Autism is a developmental disorder in which children have problems with communication and social skills and display restricted interests and repetitive behaviors. This study has several goals. One aim is to look at types of autism that are known, such as the regressive subtype, (where skills are lost). We will explore whether there is a unique change in immune functioning related to this subtype. Another aim is to serve as one of the sites that will pilot a larger natural history study, entitled Autism Phenome Project. The goal is to further understand autism by identifying other subtypes. We will look at several types of medical issues that may be related to autism, including immunologic problems. Children will be followed over the course of several years. We aim to capture medical problems that may be related to autism as they develop, and study outcomes in areas such as behavior and language, in order to explore known and new subtypes of autism. Normally developing children (aged 1) with autism (age 1, and developmental delays other than autism (age 1), may be eligible for this study. Depending on each child's study group and age, participants may undergo the following tests and procedures: Baseline Visit * Medical and developmental history, physical examination, psychological, cognitive and medical tests to assess symptoms of autism or other developmental disorders, photographs of the child's face, collection of hair, urine and baby teeth samples. If available, hair samples from the baby's first haircut and from the biological mother's hair are also collected. * Overnight electroencephalogram (EEG): A special cap with electrodes is placed on the child's head to measure brain waves (brain electrical activity) while the child sleeps in the hospital overnight. Healthy volunteers do not undergo this procedure. * Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan: The child stays in the scanner, lying
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 557 participants |
| Start Date | 2006-02-22 |
| Est. Completion | 2017-03-15 |
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The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00298246 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as an unspecified phase. The registered enrollment target is 557 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), which has 343 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00298246 about?
NCT00298246 is a clinical study titled "Clinical and Immunological Investigations of Subtypes of Autism". The purpose of this study is to learn more about autism and its subtypes. Autism is a developmental disorder in which children have problems with communication and social skills and display restricted interests and repetitive behaviors. This study has several goals. One aim is to look at types of a...
What is the current status of trial NCT00298246?
This trial is currently completed. The enrollment target is 557 participants. The study started on 2006-02-22. Estimated completion is 2017-03-15.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00298246?
This trial is sponsored by National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), which has 343 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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