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NCT03866668 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2

A Study of Esomeprazole in Children With Autism

A Phase 2 study of Autism Spectrum Disorder and Autism, sponsored by Stanford University.

Recruiting
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
25
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT03866668: Recruiting Phase 2 study of Autism Spectrum Disorder and Autism, sponsored by Stanford University.

NCT03866668 is a Phase 2 study of Autism Spectrum Disorder and Autism that is actively recruiting participants, run by Stanford University. The registered enrollment target is 25 participants, below the 135-participant average among 224 other Autism Spectrum Disorder trials with a reported enrollment target (81% 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

NCT03866668, a Phase 2 study of Autism Spectrum Disorder and Autism, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by Stanford University.

RECRUITING
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
25 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

Autism is a pervasive developmental disorder characterized by core deficits in social behavior and communication and the presence of repetitive/stereotyped behaviors. The objective of the study is to evaluate the efficacy of Esomeprazole as a treatment for social communication deficits in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This prospective 12 week open-label study will invite 25 children with ASD between the ages of 2 and 6 years of age to participate.

Primary Outcome

Social Responsiveness Scale (SRS) raw scores measure social abilities with lower raw scores meaning better social abilities. (Raw Score Range: 0 - 195)

Interventions

  • DRUG Esomeprazole

Study Locations (1)

California

  • Stanford University School of Medicine - Stanford

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 25 participants
Start Date 2019-05-29
Est. Completion 2028-12
Phase Phase 2
Stanford University

1,744 total trials

What NCT03866668 shows while recruiting

NCT03866668 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 25 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 135-participant average among 224 other Autism Spectrum Disorder trials with a reported enrollment target (81% lower).

The record links to 2 conditions, with Autism Spectrum Disorder appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Esomeprazole is the first listed.

NCT03866668 reports a single indexed study location in California.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT03866668 about?

NCT03866668 is a clinical study titled "A Study of Esomeprazole in Children With Autism". Autism is a pervasive developmental disorder characterized by core deficits in social behavior and communication and the presence of repetitive/stereotyped behaviors. The objective of the study is to evaluate the efficacy of Esomeprazole as a treatment for social communication deficits in children w...

What is the current status of trial NCT03866668?

This trial is currently recruiting. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 25 participants. The study started on 2019-05-29. Estimated completion is 2028-12.

What conditions does trial NCT03866668 study?

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

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03866668?

The interventions under investigation include: Esomeprazole (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03866668?

This trial is sponsored by Stanford University, which has 1,744 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT03866668 being conducted?

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

Similar trials for Autism Spectrum Disorder

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Where NCT03866668's enrollment target sits among peer trials

25 183rd of 224 higher than 38 of 224 other Autism Spectrum Disorder trials

participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value

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

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