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UnknownNCT00318162

Trial of Low-Dose Naltrexone for Children With Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD)

Randomized Double-Blind Trial of Low-Dose Naltrexone for Children With PDD

Status
Unknown
Phase
Phase 1 / Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
50 (estimated)
Sponsor
Hadassah Medical Organization · Academic / Other
Sex
All
Age
3 Years – 6 Years
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted

Summary

This study will examine the effects of low-dose naltrexone (LDN) on children with autistic spectrum disorders. The investigators hope to show a positive effect on social functioning and language.

Detailed description

Fifty children aged three to six years will be recruited for the study. They will be randomly assigned to receive either LDN or placebo for two months after which the treatment groups will be switched over. Assessments of functioning will be obtained from a video-taped play session, and by parent and teacher questionnaires at baseline, after two months and after four months.

Conditions

Interventions

TypeNameDescription
DRUGlow dose naltrexone

Timeline

First posted
2006-04-26
Last updated
2006-05-03

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Israel

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov record NCT00318162. Inclusion in this directory is not an endorsement.