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CompletedNCT00054730

Effects of CX516 on Functioning in Fragile X Syndrome and Autism

Effects of Ampakine CX516 (Ampalex®) on Functioning in Fragile X Syndrome and Autism

Status
Completed
Phase
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
Sponsor
RespireRx · Industry
Sex
All
Age
18 Years – 50 Years
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted

Summary

This study will investigate whether CX516 can improve attention, memory, language, or behavior in adults with Fragile X Syndrome and/or Autism. CX516 is an AMPAKINE® compound. AMPAKINE compounds enhance synaptic strength. There is evidence to suggest that the synapses in the brain of an individual with fragile X syndrome are immature and abnormal. It is possible CX516 may partially correct this synaptic transmission defect and lead to improvement in cognitive and behavioral functioning. There is also reason to believe that these changes caused by CX516 could be helpful in managing cognitive and behavioral symptoms in patients with autistic disorder. Involvement for each participant will last 28 days. Participants will be given study medication, a physical exam, and a variety of cognitive assessment tests to study potential drug effectiveness at improving disease symptoms.

Conditions

Interventions

TypeNameDescription
DRUGCX516 (Ampalex®)

Timeline

Start date
2002-06-01
First posted
2003-02-11
Last updated
2005-06-24

Locations

2 sites across 1 country: United States

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov record NCT00054730. Inclusion in this directory is not an endorsement.