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NCT03771560 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2

Folinic Acid in Autism

A Phase 2 study of Autism Spectrum Disorder, sponsored by University of California, San Francisco.

Completed
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
18
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT03771560: Completed Phase 2 study of Autism Spectrum Disorder, sponsored by University of California, San Francisco.

NCT03771560 is a Phase 2 study of Autism Spectrum Disorder that has completed, run by University of California, San Francisco. The registered enrollment target is 18 participants, below the 135-participant average among 224 other Autism Spectrum Disorder trials with a reported enrollment target (87% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT03771560, a Phase 2 study of Autism Spectrum Disorder, has completed, sponsored by University of California, San Francisco.

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

Study Summary

An examination of changes in urinary metabolites with use of folinic acid in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Investigators will also measure behavioral measures and academic measures monthly at school with teachers and parents report.

Primary Outcome

The Aberrant Behavior Checklist - parent reported version measures aberrant behavior in children and young adults. There are 58 questions.The scoring of one question can range from 0 (not a problem) to 3 (severe) points on a Likert scale. The total possible score range for the ABC is 0 - 174. Analysis will be performed for mean of total score change over time. Scoring from 0-3 Not a problem = 0, Slightly = 1, Moderately Serious =2, Severe =3 Lower score indicates better performance.

Conditions Studied

Interventions

  • DRUG folinic acid

Study Locations (1)

California

  • University of California, San Francisco - San Francisco

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 18 participants
Start Date 2018-02-15
Est. Completion 2018-06-30
Phase Phase 2

What the finished NCT03771560 record still lists

NCT03771560 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 18 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 135-participant average among 224 other Autism Spectrum Disorder trials with a reported enrollment target (87% lower).

The record links to 1 condition, with Autism Spectrum Disorder appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which folinic acid is the first listed.

NCT03771560 reports a single indexed study location in California.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT03771560 about?

NCT03771560 is a clinical study titled "Folinic Acid in Autism". An examination of changes in urinary metabolites with use of folinic acid in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Investigators will also measure behavioral measures and academic measures monthly at school with teachers and parents report.

What is the current status of trial NCT03771560?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 18 participants. The study started on 2018-02-15. Estimated completion is 2018-06-30.

What conditions does trial NCT03771560 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Autism Spectrum Disorder.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03771560?

The interventions under investigation include: folinic acid (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03771560?

This trial is sponsored by University of California, San Francisco, which has 1,713 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT03771560 being conducted?

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

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Where NCT03771560's enrollment target sits among peer trials

18 206th of 224 higher than 19 of 224 other Autism Spectrum Disorder trials

participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more other Autism Spectrum Disorder trials. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08

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Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03771560, the US trial registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine. NCT03771560 (small enrollment · single site footprint · completed) retrieved and formatted by PlainTrial, see methodology.