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NCT01996800 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 1
Study of Chiropractic and Neuromuscular Reeducation as a Treatment for Autism Symptoms
A Phase 1 study, sponsored by Southern California University of Health Sciences.
- Terminated
- Registry status
- Phase 1
- Development phase
- 8
- Enrollment target
NCT01996800: Clinical Trial Phase 1 study, sponsored by Southern California University of Health Sciences.
NCT01996800 is a Phase 1 study that was terminated before completion, run by Southern California University of Health Sciences. The registered enrollment target is 8 participants, below the 60-participant average among 29,502 other Phase 1 trials with a reported enrollment target (87% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT01996800, a Phase 1 study, was terminated before completion, sponsored by Southern California University of Health Sciences.
- TERMINATED
- Registry status
- Phase 1
- Development phase
- 8 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
This study explores the effectiveness of chiropractic and neuromuscular reeducation as complementary and alternative medicine treatment approaches for autism. Our investigation maintains the following three hypotheses: 1. Spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) will reduce the presentation of autistic symptoms in children. 2. Spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) in conjunction with neuromuscular reeducation will reduce the presentation of autistic symptoms in children. 3. The presentation of autistic symptoms in children will significantly differ between the treatment groups of spinal manipulative therapy and spinal manipulative therapy in unification with neuromuscular reeducation.
Primary Outcome
Please see: Rimland, B., \& Edelson, S. M. (2000). Autism treatment evaluation checklist (ATEC). Retrieved October, 23, 2006. Volkmar, F. R., Cicchetti, D. V., Dykens, E., Sparrow, S. S., Leckman, J. F., \& Cohen, D. J. (1988). An evaluation of the autism behavior checklist. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 18(1), 81-97.
Interventions
- PROCEDURE Spinal Manipulative Therapy (SMT)
- PROCEDURE SMT and Neuromuscular Reeducation
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 8 participants |
| Start Date | 2013-08 |
| Est. Completion | 2014-08 |
| Phase | Phase 1 |
Why NCT01996800 stopped before completion
NCT01996800 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 8 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 60-participant average among 29,502 other Phase 1 trials with a reported enrollment target (87% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Spinal Manipulative Therapy (SMT) is the first listed.
NCT01996800 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT01996800 about?
NCT01996800 is a clinical study titled "Study of Chiropractic and Neuromuscular Reeducation as a Treatment for Autism Symptoms". This study explores the effectiveness of chiropractic and neuromuscular reeducation as complementary and alternative medicine treatment approaches for autism. Our investigation maintains the following three hypotheses: 1. Spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) will reduce the presentation of autistic sy...
What is the current status of trial NCT01996800?
This trial is currently terminated. It is a Phase 1 study. The enrollment target is 8 participants. The study started on 2013-08. Estimated completion is 2014-08.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01996800?
The interventions under investigation include: Spinal Manipulative Therapy (SMT) (PROCEDURE), SMT and Neuromuscular Reeducation (PROCEDURE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01996800?
This trial is sponsored by Southern California University of Health Sciences, which has 10 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT01996800's enrollment target sits among peer trials
8 1959th of 2000 higher than 29 of 2,000 other Phase 1 trials
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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