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NCT04047355 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2

Propranolol for Challenging Behaviors in Autism

A Phase 2 study of Autism Spectrum Disorder and Aggression, sponsored by Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey.

Completed
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
8
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT04047355 is a Phase 2 study of Autism Spectrum Disorder and Aggression that has completed, run by Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. The registered enrollment target is 8 participants, below the 135-participant average among 224 other Autism Spectrum Disorder trials with a reported enrollment target (94% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT04047355, a Phase 2 study of Autism Spectrum Disorder and Aggression, has completed, sponsored by Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey.

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

Study Summary

Severe challenging behaviors such as aggression and self-injury can cause significant morbidity and decrease the quality of life for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). There are only two medications (Risperdal and Abilify) rigorously studied and FDA-approved for the treatment of irritability in individuals with ASD. These medications are not always successful and have many short and long-term side effects. Well-designed studies demonstrating efficacy and safety of alternative medication treatment choices are needed. There is preliminary evidence that high-dose propranolol can be effective in individuals with ASD who display severe aggression and have not responded to antipsychotics or mood stabilizers. Concerns regarding the safety of high dose propranolol have limited its clinical application. Well-designed clinical trials demonstrating the efficacy and safety of high dose propranolol will have significant effects on clinical practice and improve the physical and behavioral quality of life for an underserved subset of individuals with ASD. This study will pilot the safety and efficacy of high dose propranolol. The investigators will randomly assign participants to either propranolol or to placebo later crossing each participant over to the other group. As propranolol can cause changes in blood pressure and heart function, each participant will complete initial comprehensive testing to monitor cardiac safety throughout the study. The investigators will be utilizing telemedicine and computer based telemetry to minimize the burden of office visits on the individual and family.

Interventions

  • DRUG Propranolol

Study Locations (1)

New Jersey

  • Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Neurology, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School - New Brunswick

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 8 participants
Start Date 2021-02-11
Est. Completion 2023-09-30
Phase Phase 2

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT04047355

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT04047355 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as Phase 2. The registered enrollment target is 8 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 135-participant average among 224 other Autism Spectrum Disorder trials with a reported enrollment target (94% lower). The listed sponsor is Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, which has 413 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 5 conditions, with Autism Spectrum Disorder appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Propranolol is the first listed.

NCT04047355 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include New Jersey.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT04047355 about?

NCT04047355 is a clinical study titled "Propranolol for Challenging Behaviors in Autism". Severe challenging behaviors such as aggression and self-injury can cause significant morbidity and decrease the quality of life for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). There are only two medications (Risperdal and Abilify) rigorously studied and FDA-approved for the treatment of irrit...

What is the current status of trial NCT04047355?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 8 participants. The study started on 2021-02-11. Estimated completion is 2023-09-30.

What conditions does trial NCT04047355 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Aggression, Developmental Disability, Self Injurious Behavior, Challenging Behavior.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04047355?

The interventions under investigation include: Propranolol (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04047355?

This trial is sponsored by Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, which has 413 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT04047355 being conducted?

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

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