Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Autism Spectrum Disorder

About the study

Researchers at Arkansas Children's Hospital Research Institute are conducting a study about mitochondrial function in children. The study involves up to 5 visits to Arkansas Children's Hospital with fasting blood draws, behavioral assessments, and/or questionnaires. This study is not currently recruiting, but continues to follow those who were enrolled. There is no cost for visits or study-related exams. For further information, please contact the program manager, Leanna Delhey, at ldelhey@uams.edu or 501-364-4519

Who can take part

You may be eligible to participate in the study if you meet the following criteria:

INCLUSION CRITERIA

Inclusion Criteria:

Inclusion Criteria for ASD children

1. Autism Spectrum Disorder (As defined by a gold standard measure for ASD diagnosis: the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Autism Diagnostic Interview, and/or the minimum Arkansas state requirement for autism classification, as defined by a consensus diagnosis of ASD by a medical doctor, speech pathologist, and psychologist.). In an event where sufficient diagnostic information is lacking, and the PI believes that the clients meet all other inclusion criteria and a prospective diagnosis of an ASD is clinically warranted, and a formal diagnosis is scheduled to occur within a reasonable time frame from the date of study entry, then the client may be considered as potentially eligible.

0 years through 17 years 11 months of age

Inclusion Criteria for TD children

1. 0 years to 17 years 11 months of age

EXCLUSION CRITERIA

Exclusion Criteria:

* Discussed on a case by case basis

Study Locations

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How to Apply

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Study’s details

Contition

Autism Spectrum Disorder,Autism,Mitochondrial Disease,Developmental Delay

Age (in years)

< 17

Participants needed

297

Est. Completion Date

Dec 31, 2025

Treatment type

OBSERVATIONAL

Sponsor

University of Arkansas

ClinicalTrials.gov identifier

NCT02000284

Study number

137-162

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