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Studies No Longer Recruiting
Date First Published: March 5, 2008
Date Last Revised: September 19, 2011
In addition to a listing of actively recruiting studies, IAN provides this companion listing of U.S. research studies that are working with us but no longer recruiting subjects. For an opportunity to participate in cutting-edge research and to learn more about autism spectrum disorders, join our online research project at IAN Research.
Please note that IAN is a resource linking the autism community and researchers. The studies listed are not endorsed by or performed under the auspices of the IAN Project at Kennedy Krieger Institute or the Johns Hopkins University Institutional Review Board. The information here has been provided to us by the researchers.
Find a Study
To locate a U.S. study in your state or a nearby state, click on that state or peruse the list that follows. To find out more, click on that study's name. In addition to listing studies by state, we have included Internet studies, studies conducted by mail, and Canadian and U.S. nationwide studies.
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Studies that recruited adults with ASD
Adolescent Coping and Perception of Family Functioning in a Family of a Child with Autism (PDF format)
Institution: University of Michigan School of Nursing
Location: Web-based study; within the United States
Recruitment Status: No longer recruiting
Eligibility Criteria: Adolescents and adults 11-20 years of age who have a sibling with autism
Brain Behavior Intervention (BBI) Web Survey (PDF format)
Institution: University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC
Location: Web-based study; no geographic limitation within the United States
Recruitment Status: No longer recruiting
Eligibility Criteria: Adults over the age of 18, who have an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and who are able to answer survey questions independently (technical assistance may be provided by a parent or friend). Participants should have normal vision (corrected or uncorrected).
A Model-Based Investigation of Face Processing in Autism (PDF format)
Institution: Georgetown University Medical Center
Location: Washington, D.C.
Recruitment Status: No longer recruiting
Eligibility Criteria: Adults with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD); an official diagnosis of ASD is NOT required, but subjects must demonstrate characteristic cognitive strengths and weaknesses associated with ASD, generally normal IQ, normal or corrected-to-normal vision (glasses or contacts), ages 18-60 years. Other exclusionary criteria apply, such as no history of seizures or similar neurological disorders.
A Qualitative Dissertation Investigating Factors Contributing to the Success of Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders Living Independently (PDF format)
Institution: California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University
Location: San Diego, California, or by phone
Recruitment Status: No longer recruiting
Eligibility Criteria: Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder and a family member, close relative, or friend who has known the individual with ASD since childhood; all participants must be 18 years or older; ASD diagnosis must have been made by a qualified professional, such as a psychologist, psychiatrist, or pediatrician familiar with ASD, using standardized measures (including DSM-IV-TR, ICD-10, etc.); individual with ASD is currently living independently, or with little to no daily assistance for self-care from any caregiver(s), parents, relatives, or close friend, or by any other means; individual with ASD is employed or continuing education beyond high school.
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Internet-based (Nationwide)
Adolescent Coping and Perception of Family Functioning in a Family of a Child with Autism (PDF format)
Institution: University of Michigan School of Nursing
Location: Web-based study; within the United States
Recruitment Status: No longer recruiting
Eligibility Criteria: Adolescents and adults 11-20 years of age who have a sibling with autism
Anxiety and Perceived Quality of Relationships in Siblings of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Down Syndrome (PDF format)
Institution: Loyola University Maryland & Kennedy Krieger Institute
Location: Online study; within the United States
Recruitment Status: No longer recruiting
Eligibility Criteria: Typically developing children, ages 11 through 17 years, with a sibling diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder or Down syndrome
Autism Survey-Revised: Assessing Knowledge of ASD Across Disciplines
Institution: Indiana University School of Medicine
Location: Online study
Recruitment Status: No longer recruiting
Eligibility Criteria: All family members, care providers, educators, and others who may live or work with individuals on the autism spectrum are encouraged to participate.
Barriers to Genetic Services for Parents that have a Child with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (PDF format)
Institution: Howard University, Department of Genetics and Genetic Counseling
Location: Online study; no geographic limitation within the United States
Recruitment Status: No longer recruiting
Eligibility Criteria: Parents (at least 18 or over) that have a child with an Autism Spectrum Disorder
Brain Behavior Intervention (BBI) Web Survey (PDF format)
Institution: University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC
Location: Online study; no geographic limitation within the United States
Recruitment Status: No longer recruiting
Eligibility Criteria: Adults over the age of 18, who have an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and who are able to answer survey questions independently (technical assistance may be provided by a parent or friend). Participants should have normal vision (corrected or uncorrected).
Exploring Health and Behavior Issues in Parenting a Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (PDF format)
Institution: Western Michigan University
Location: Online survey; no geographic limitation within the United States or Canada
Recruitment Status: No longer recruiting
Eligibility Criteria: Parents or primary caregivers of children with an autism spectrum disorder aged 3-8 years (one parent per family)
Factors Influencing the Utilization of Genetic Services for Families of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (PDF format)
Institution: Stanford University School of Medicine in conjunction with Stanford Hospital and Lucille Packard Children's Hospital
Location: Online study; within the United States
Recruitment Status: No longer recruiting
Eligibility Criteria: Parents, guardians, or primary caregivers above the age of 18 currently living with a child under the age of 18 who has a professional diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder
Online Journal Writing as a Tool to Reduce Stress for Mothers with a Child on the Autism Spectrum (PDF format)
Location: Online study; open to participants anywhere in the world
Recruitment Status: No longer recruiting
Eligibility Criteria: Mothers of children with an autism spectrum disorder who are living at home
Sibling Adjustment in Families of Children with ASD (PDF format)
Institution: Michigan State University
Location: Web-based study
Recruitment Status: No longer recruiting
Eligibility Criteria: Parents with at least 2 children, one aged 2 to 18 years with an autism spectrum disorder and one aged 6 to 18 years who is typically developing
SPEAC (Study of Parent Emotions and Autism in Children) (PDF format)
Institution: Virginia Tech Autism Clinic, Blacksburg, VA
Location: Web-based study; no geographical limitations
Recruitment Status: No longer recruiting
Eligibility Criteria: Mothers or Fathers of Children with Autism or Asperger's Syndrome, ages 3 through 16 years
Stories of Parenting Children with Autism (PDF format)
Institution: Colgate University, Hamilton, NY
Location: Online study; no geographical restrictions
Recruitment Status: No longer recruiting
Eligibility Criteria: Mothers and fathers of children with autism aged 4 through 18
Stress and Marital Satisfaction Among Parents Caring for a Child Diagnosed with Autism (PDF format)
Institution: New York Institute of Technology
Location: Online study
Recruitment Status: No longer recruiting
Eligibility Criteria: Parent of a child (of any age) with Asperger's Syndrome, HFA, or PDD-NOS
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Mail-based Studies
A Comparative Study of Families Raising a Child with Autism (PDF format)
Institution: The College of New Jersey (TCNJ)
Location: Mail-based study; no geographic limitation
Recruitment Status: No longer recruiting
Eligibility Criteria: Mothers with one or more children ages 2 to 6 years with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Executive Functioning in High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorders: Relationship to Social and Adaptive Skills (PDF format)
Institution: Widener University
Location: Mail-based study; no geographic limitation
Recruitment Status: No longer recruiting
Eligibility Criteria: Children diagnosed with a High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder, ages 5 through 17. Must have meaningful verbal skills and no diagnosis of mental retardation (IQ score greater than 70).
A Risk and Resistance Model for Predicting Maternal Psychological Distress to Autism: Caregiver Burden, Uncertainty, and Dispositional Optimism (PDF format)
Institution: Fordham University
Location: Mail-based study; no geographic limitation within the United States
Recruitment Status: No longer recruiting
Eligibility Criteria: Mothers of children with an autism spectrum disorder, ages 5-12
A Survey of Parent Stress and Satisfaction of Diagnostic and Intervention Services (PDF format)
Institution: Oklahoma State University
Location: Mail-based
Recruitment Status: No longer recruiting
Eligibility Criteria: Parents/step-parents/foster parents/grandparents/primary caregivers of children (ages 0 through 8 years) with Pervasive Developmental Disorders
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Studies that recruited Canadians
Online Journal Writing as a Tool to Reduce Stress for Mothers with a Child on the Autism Spectrum (PDF format)
Location: Online study; open to participants anywhere in the world
Recruitment Status: No longer recruiting
Eligibility Criteria: Mothers of children with an autism spectrum disorder who are living at home
Stories of Parenting Children with Autism (PDF format)
Institution: Colgate University, Hamilton, NY
Location: Web-based; no geographical restrictions
Recruitment Status: No longer recruiting
Eligibility Criteria: Mothers and fathers of children with autism aged 4 through 18
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U.S. Studies (Nationwide)
A Qualitative Dissertation Investigating Factors Contributing to the Success of Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders Living Independently (PDF format)
Institution: California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University
Location: San Diego, California, or by phone
Recruitment Status: No longer recruiting
Eligibility Criteria: Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder and a family member, close relative, or friend who has known the individual with ASD since childhood; all participants must be 18 years or older; ASD diagnosis must have been made by a qualified professional, such as a psychologist, psychiatrist, or pediatrician familiar with ASD, using standardized measures (including DSM-IV-TR, ICD-10, etc.); individual with ASD is currently living independently, or with little to no daily assistance for self-care from any caregiver(s), parents, relatives, or close friend, or by any other means; individual with ASD is employed or continuing education beyond high school.
Riluzole Medication Study for Repetitive Behaviors or Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) (PDF format)
Institution: National Institute of Mental Health
Location: Bethesda, MD, but will pay for transportation from anywhere in the United States
Recruitment Status: No longer recruiting
Eligibility Criteria: Children and adolescents (with or without Autism Spectrum Disorder) ages 7 through 17 who are taking or have taken medication for repetitive behaviors or OCD
Stories of Parenting Children with Autism (PDF format)
Institution: Colgate University, Hamilton, NY
Location: Web-based; no geographical restrictions
Recruitment Status: No longer recruiting
Eligibility Criteria: Mothers and fathers of children with autism aged 4 through 18
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U.S. Studies by State
Alabama
Comparative Dose Study of Investigational Agent (PDF format)
Institution: Dothan Behavioral Medicine Clinic
Location: Dothan, AL
Recruitment Status: No longer recruiting
Eligibility Criteria: Children with Autistic Disorder with a mental age greater 18 months; body weight at least 20 kilograms (44 pounds); seizure-free for at least six consecutive months; may not be taking psychotropic drugs and should be in good physical health; no other psychiatric conditions
Simons Simplex Collection Autism Research Study (PDF format)
Institution: Emory University and the Marcus Autism Center
Location: Atlanta, GA
Recruitment Status: No longer recruiting
Eligibility Criteria: Families with one child ages 4 or older with ASD or a suspected ASD diagnosis, preferably one or more child(ren) ages 4 or older without ASD, and both biological parents willing to participate
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Arizona
Comparative Dose Study of Investigational Agent (PDF format)
Institution: Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Recruitment Status: No longer recruiting
Eligibility Criteria: Children with Autistic Disorder with a mental age greater 18 months; body weight at least 20 kilograms (44 pounds); seizure-free for at least six consecutive months; may not be taking psychotropic drugs and should be in good physical health; no other psychiatric conditions
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California
NeuroModulation Technique Treatment of Autism (PDF format)
Institution: Pacific Graduate School of Psychology
Location: Fresno, CA; Hemet, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Sacramento, CA; San Leandro, CA; Sherman Oaks, CA
Recruitment Status: No longer recruiting
Eligibility Criteria: Children ages 5-10 with a diagnosis of Autistic Disorder
A Qualitative Dissertation Investigating Factors Contributing to the Success of Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders Living Independently (PDF format)
Institution: California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University
Location: San Diego, California, or by phone
Recruitment Status: No longer recruiting
Eligibility Criteria: Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder and a family member, close relative, or friend who has known the individual with ASD since childhood; all participants must be 18 years or older; ASD diagnosis must have been made by a qualified professional, such as a psychologist, psychiatrist, or pediatrician familiar with ASD, using standardized measures (including DSM-IV-TR, ICD-10, etc.); individual with ASD is currently living independently, or with little to no daily assistance for self-care from any caregiver(s), parents, relatives, or close friend, or by any other means; individual with ASD is employed or continuing education beyond high school.
Stanford University Double-Blind study of N-Acetyl Cysteine in Autism (PDF format)
Institution: Autism and Developmental Disability Clinic at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital of Stanford University
Location: Stanford, CA
Recruitment Status: No longer recruiting
Eligibility Criteria: Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder ages 3 to 12 years
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Colorado
NeuroModulation Technique Treatment of Autism (PDF format)
Institution: Pacific Graduate School of Psychology
Location: Greenwood Village, CO
Recruitment Status: No longer recruiting
Eligibility Criteria: Children ages 5-10 with a diagnosis of Autistic Disorder
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Connecticut
An Open-Label, Flexible-Dose Evaluation of the Safety and Tolerability of STX209 for Treatment of Irritability in Subjects with Autism Spectrum Disorders (PDF format)
Institution: Yale University Child Study Center
Location: New Haven, CT
Recruitment Status: No longer recruiting
Eligibility Criteria: Children and Adolescents ages 6 through 17 years with Autism Spectrum Disorders including Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorder-Not Otherwise Specified
A Randomized Controlled Trial of Two Treatments for Verbal Communication (PDF format)
Institution: Yale Child Study Center
Location: New Haven, CT
Recruitment Status: No longer recruiting
Eligibility Criteria: Children ages 27 months through 71 months with an Autism Spectrum Disorder who use fewer than 10 words
Receptive and Expressive Prosody in Autism Ages 4-7 (PDF format)
Institution: Yale Child Study Center
Location: New Haven, CT
Recruitment Status: No longer recruiting
Eligibility Criteria: Children ages 4 years through 7.5 years with a high-functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder who speak in full sentences
Simons Simplex Collection (PDF format)
Institution: Yale Child Study Center
Location: New Haven, CT
Recruitment Status: No longer recruiting
Eligibility Criteria: Families who have one child ages 5 or older with ASD or a suspected ASD diagnosis; one or more child(ren) ages 4 or older without ASD; and both biological parents willing to participate
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Florida
Comparative Dose Study of Investigational Agent (PDF format)
Institution: Health Sciences America
Location: Boca Raton, FL
Recruitment Status: No longer recruiting
Eligibility Criteria: Children with Autistic Disorder with a mental age greater 18 months; body weight at least 20 kilograms (44 pounds); seizure-free for at least six consecutive months; may not be taking psychotropic drugs and should be in good physical health; no other psychiatric conditions
A Multicenter, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel-Group Study with Three Fixed Doses of a Study Medication in Children and Adolescents with Autistic Disorder (PDF format)
Institution: Health Sciences America
Location: Boca Raton, FL
Recruitment Status: No longer recruiting
Eligibility Criteria: Ages 6 through 17 with Autistic Disorder
A Multi-Site Clinical Randomized Trial of Hanen's More Than Words Intervention (PDF format)
Institution: University of Miami
Location: Coral Gables, FL
Recruitment Status: No longer recruiting
Eligibility Criteria: Ages between 15 and 24 months who are at risk for or have an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Simons Simplex Collection Autism Research Study (PDF format)
Institution: Emory University and the Marcus Autism Center
Location: Atlanta, GA
Recruitment Status: No longer recruiting
Eligibility Criteria: Families with one child ages 4 or older with ASD or a suspected ASD diagnosis, preferably one or more child(ren) ages 4 or older without ASD, and both biological parents willing to participate
Return to State Listing
Georgia
Simons Simplex Collection Autism Research Study (PDF format)
Institution: Emory University and the Marcus Autism Center
Location: Atlanta, GA
Recruitment Status: No longer recruiting
Eligibility Criteria: Families with one child ages 4 or older with ASD or a suspected ASD diagnosis, preferably one or more child(ren) ages 4 or older without ASD, and both biological parents willing to participate
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Idaho
Simons Simplex Collection (PDF format)
Institution: The University of Washington Autism Center
Location: Seattle, WA
Recruitment Status: No longer recruiting
Eligibility Criteria: Your family can participate if you have only one child with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) age four or older, additional child(ren) without ASD age four or older, and both biological parents are willing to participate.
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Illinois
ConnectMe: A Randomized, Double-Blind Evaluation of Memantine in Pediatric Patients with Autistic Disorder (PDF format)
Institution: The University of Illinois-Chicago Department of Psychiatry
Location: Chicago, IL
Recruitment Status: No longer recruiting
Eligibility Criteria: Boys and nonmenarcheal girls between the ages of 6 and 12 years, who have a diagnosis of Autistic Disorder and who are not currently on psychotropic medication. There is no weight exclusion.
Study Of Fluoxetine in Autism (SOFIA) (PDF format)
Institution: Institute for Juvenile Research, University of Illinois at Chicago, Department of Psychiatry
Location: Chicago, IL
Recruitment Status: No longer recruiting
Eligibility Criteria: Children and Adolescents with Autistic Disorder, ages 5 through 17 years
NeuroModulation Technique Treatment of Autism (PDF format)
Institution: Pacific Graduate School of Psychology
Location: Evanston, IL; Peru, IL
Recruitment Status: No longer recruiting
Eligibility Criteria: Children ages 5-10 with a diagnosis of Autistic Disorder
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Iowa
The Development of Word Meaning (PDF format)
Institution: University of Iowa
Location: Iowa City, IA
Recruitment Status: No longer recruiting
Eligibility Criteria: Ages between 8 and 14 with a high-functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder
NeuroModulation Technique Treatment of Autism (PDF format)
Institution: Pacific Graduate School of Psychology
Location: Bettendorf, IA
Recruitment Status: No longer recruiting
Eligibility Criteria: Children ages 5-10 with a diagnosis of Autistic Disorder
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Maryland
Assessment of Emotional and Cognitive Skills in Children with and without Autism Spectrum Disorders (PDF format)
Institution: University of Wyoming
Location: At your home near Catonsville, MD (within 35 miles)
Recruitment Status: No longer recruiting
Eligibility Criteria: Children with High-Functioning Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, or PDD-NOS, as well as typically developing children (including unaffected siblings), ages 7 through 12 years
A Model-Based Investigation of Face Processing in Autism (PDF format)
Institution: Georgetown University Medical Center
Location: Washington, D.C.
Recruitment Status: No longer recruiting
Eligibility Criteria: Adults with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD); an official diagnosis of ASD is NOT required, but subjects must demonstrate characteristic cognitive strengths and weaknesses associated with ASD, generally normal IQ, normal or corrected-to-normal vision (glasses or contacts), ages 18-60 years. Other exclusionary criteria apply, such as no history of seizures or similar neurological disorders.
Motor Skill Learning in Autism (PDF format)
Institution: Kennedy Krieger Institute
Location: Baltimore, MD
Recruitment Status: No longer recruiting
Eligibility Criteria: Children with High Functioning Autism or Asperger's Syndrome as well as typically developing children, ages 8 through 12 years
NeuroModulation Technique Treatment of Autism (PDF format)
Institution: Pacific Graduate School of Psychology
Location: Olney, MD
Recruitment Status: No longer recruiting
Eligibility Criteria: Children ages 5-10 with a diagnosis of Autistic Disorder
Riluzole Medication Study for Repetitive Behaviors or Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) (PDF format)
Institution: National Institute of Mental Health
Location: Bethesda, MD, but will pay for transportation from anywhere in the United States
Recruitment Status: No longer recruiting
Eligibility Criteria: Children and adolescents (with or without Autism Spectrum Disorder) ages 7 through 17 who are taking or have taken medication for repetitive behaviors or OCD
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Massachusetts
Searching for Visual Strengths in Autistic Children (PDF format)
Institution: Boston College
Location: Boston College or your home
Recruitment Status: No longer recruiting
Study Eligibility: Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ages 5-18
Study Of Fluoxetine In Autism (SOFIA) (PDF format)
Institution: Harvard Medical School/Cambridge Health Alliance
Location: Medford, MA
Recruitment Status: No longer recruiting
Eligibility Criteria: Children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ages 5 through 17 years
A Multi-Site Randomized Clinical Trial of the Hanen More Than Words Intervention (PDF format)
Institution: University of Massachusetts-Boston
Location: Randolph, MA
Recruitment Status: No longer recruiting
Eligibility Criteria: Children ages 15-24 months old who have or are at risk for an Autism Spectrum Disorder
CHildren's Activity and Meal Patterns Study (CHAMPS) (PDF format)
Institution: E.K. Shriver Center, University of Massachusetts Medical School
Location: Waltham, MA
Recruitment Status: No longer recruiting
Eligibility Criteria: Healthy children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), as well as typically developing children, ages 3 through 11 years
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Michigan
Study Of Fluoxetine in Autism (SOFIA) (PDF format)
Institution: Children's Hospital of Michigan
Location: Detroit, MI
Recruitment Status: No longer recruiting
Eligibility Criteria: Children ages 5 through 17 with Autistic Disorder
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Missouri
The Simons Foundation Simplex Autism Resource: St. Louis, Missouri, Families (PDF format)
Institution: Washington University School of Medicine
Location: St. Louis, MO
Recruitment Status: No longer recruiting
Eligibility Criteria: Families with one child ages 4 or older with ASD or a suspected ASD diagnosis, one or more child(ren) ages 4 or older without ASD, and both biological parents willing to participate. Families of minority and/or Hispanic background do not need to have an unaffected child in order to participate.
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New Jersey
Assessing Information Processing and Capacity for Understanding Language in Non-Verbal and Minimally Verbal Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (PDF format)
Institutions: Rutgers University, Center for Molecular and Behavioral Neuroscience and Graduate Center of the City University of New York
Locations: Newark, NJ, and New York, NY
Recruitment Status: No longer recruiting
Eligibility Criteria: Non-verbal or minimally verbal children diagnosed with autistic disorder
NeuroModulation Technique Treatment of Autism (PDF format)
Institution: Pacific Graduate School of Psychology
Location: Bloomfield, NJ; Holmdel, NJ; Mountain Lakes, NJ
Recruitment Status: No longer recruiting
Eligibility Criteria: Children ages 5-10 with a diagnosis of Autistic Disorder
Efficacy of Aripiprazole vs Placebo in the Reduction of Aggressive and Aberrant Behavior in Autistic Children (PDF format)
Institution: University of Medicine and Dentistry-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Location: Piscataway, NJ
Recruitment Status: No longer recruiting
Eligibility Criteria: Children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ages 5 through 17 years
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New York
Assessing Information Processing and Capacity for Understanding Language in Non-Verbal and Minimally Verbal Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (PDF format)
Institutions: Rutgers University, Center for Molecular and Behavioral Neuroscience and Graduate Center of the City University of New York
Locations: Newark, NJ, and New York, NY
Recruitment Status: No longer recruiting
Eligibility Criteria: Non-verbal or minimally verbal children diagnosed with autistic disorder
Brain Glutamate Concentrations in Autistic Children and Adolescents by Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (PDF format)
Institution: The Seaver and NY Autism Center of Excellence at Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Location: New York, NY
Recruitment Status: No longer recruiting
Eligibility Criteria: Verbal children with Autism Spectrum Disorder who are not on medication, ages 7-17
Risperidone in the Treatment of Children and Adolescents with Autistic Disorder: A Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study of Efficacy and Safety (PDF format)
Institution: The Seaver and NY Autism Center of Excellence at Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Location: New York, NY
Recruitment Status: No longer recruiting
Eligibility Criteria: Children ages 5-17 who meet current criteria for DSM-IV diagnostic criteria for Autistic Disorder and display aggression and irritability. There are some exclusions; please contact the coordinator directly to see whether your child meets eligibility requirements.
Study Of Fluoxetine In Autism (SOFIA) (PDF format)
Institution: Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Location: New York, NY
Recruitment Status: No longer recruiting
Eligibility Criteria: Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ages 5 through 17 years
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North Carolina
Functional MRI Evaluation of the Effect of Citalopram in Autism Spectrum Disorders (PDF format)
Institution: University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
Location: Chapel Hill, NC
Recruitment Status: No longer recruiting
Eligibility Criteria: Individuals with high-functioning autism, ages 10-55 years old, who are not currently taking psychoactive medication
Medication Treatment for Irritability and Difficult Behaviors in Autism Spectrum Disorders (PDF format)
Institution: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Location: Chapel Hill, NC
Recruitment Status: No longer recruiting
Study Eligibility: Children and adolescents aged 12-17 with an Autism Spectrum Disorder
Study Of Fluoxetine In Autism (SOFIA) (PDF format)
Institution: Neuroscience Hospital of the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill,
Location: Chapel Hill, NC
Recruitment Status: No longer recruiting
Eligibility Criteria: Children ages 5-17 diagnosed with Autistic Disorder
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Ohio
Clinical Trial for Aripiprazole in the Treatment of Children and Adolescents with Autistic Disorder (PDF format)
Institution: University Hospitals
Location: Cleveland, OH
Recruitment Status: No longer recruiting
Eligibility Criteria: Children ages 6 through 17 with Autistic Disorder, with tantrums and/or aggression and/or self-injurious behavior
Aripiprazole Multi-Center Clinical Trial (PDF format)
Institution: Ohio State University
Location: Columbus, OH
Recruitment Status: No longer recruiting
Eligibility Criteria: Aged 6-17 with Autistic Disorder
Study Of Fluoxetine In Autism (SOFIA) (PDF format)
Institution: Ohio State University
Location: Columbus, OH
Recruitment Status: No longer recruiting
Eligibility Criteria: Children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ages 5 through 17 years
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Oregon
NeuroModulation Technique Treatment of Autism (PDF format)
Institution: Pacific Graduate School of Psychology
Location: Eugene, OR; Hermiston, OR
Recruitment Status: No longer recruiting
Eligibility Criteria: Children ages 5-10 with a diagnosis of Autistic Disorder
Simons Simplex Collection (PDF format)
Institution: The University of Washington Autism Center
Location: Seattle, WA
Recruitment Status: No longer recruiting
Eligibility Criteria: Your family can participate if you have only one child with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) age four or older, additional child(ren) without ASD age four or older, and both biological parents are willing to participate.
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Pennsylvania
Characteristics of Language Ability and Social Functioning in Children with Autism (PDF format)
Institution: Neuropsychological Assessment Center, Widener University
Location: Chester, PA, or your home
Recruitment Status: No longer recruiting
Eligibility Criteria: Children diagnosed with Autistic Disorder or PDD-NOS, ages 6 through 12. Must have verbal skills, no diagnosis of mental retardation, and an IQ score between 85 and 115.
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South Carolina
Simons Simplex Collection Autism Research Study (PDF format)
Institution: Emory University and the Marcus Autism Center
Location: Atlanta, GA
Recruitment Status: No longer recruiting
Eligibility Criteria: Families with one child ages 4 or older with ASD or a suspected ASD diagnosis, preferably one or more child(ren) ages 4 or older without ASD, and both biological parents willing to participate
Return to State Listing
Tennessee
Children's Preference for Video Versus Live Information (PDF format)
Institution: Vanderbilt University
Location: Nashville, TN
Recruitment Status: No longer recruiting
Eligibility Criteria: Children with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder from 24 months to 84 months old (7 years); also typically developing children from 18 months to 84 months old
Parent Training for Young Children at Risk for Autism (PDF format)
Institution: Vanderbilt University
Location: Nashville, TN
Recruitment Status: No longer recruiting
Eligibility Criteria: Children between 15 and 24 months of age who have been diagnosed with or who are at risk for ASD
Simons Simplex Collection Autism Research Study (PDF format)
Institution: Emory University and the Marcus Autism Center
Location: Atlanta, GA
Recruitment Status: No longer recruiting
Eligibility Criteria: Families with one child ages 4 or older with ASD or a suspected ASD diagnosis, preferably one or more child(ren) ages 4 or older without ASD, and both biological parents willing to participate
Social-Emotional Development of Infants at Risk for ASD (PDF format)
Institution: Vanderbilt University
Location: Nashville, TN
Recruitment Status: No longer recruiting
Eligibility Criteria: Children between 5 and 13 months of age who have an older sibling with ASD
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Texas
NeuroModulation Technique Treatment of Autism (PDF format)
Institution: Pacific Graduate School of Psychology
Location: Dallas, TX
Recruitment Status: No longer recruiting
Eligibility Criteria: Children ages 5-10 with a diagnosis of Autistic Disorder
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Virginia
A Model-Based Investigation of Face Processing in Autism (PDF format)
Institution: Georgetown University Medical Center
Location: Washington, D.C.
Recruitment Status: No longer recruiting
Eligibility Criteria: Adults with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD); an official diagnosis of ASD is NOT required, but subjects must demonstrate characteristic cognitive strengths and weaknesses associated with ASD, generally normal IQ, normal or corrected-to-normal vision (glasses or contacts), ages 18-60 years. Other exclusionary criteria apply, such as no history of seizures or similar neurological disorders.
Riluzole Medication Study for Repetitive Behaviors or Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) (PDF format)
Institution: National Institute of Mental Health
Location: Bethesda, MD, but will pay for transportation from anywhere in the United States
Recruitment Status: No longer recruiting
Eligibility Criteria: Children and adolescents (with or without Autism Spectrum Disorder) ages 7 through 17 who are taking or have taken medication for repetitive behaviors or OCD
Return to State Listing
Washington
NeuroModulation Technique Treatment of Autism (PDF format)
Institution: Pacific Graduate School of Psychology
Location: Richland, WA
Recruitment Status: No longer recruiting
Eligibility Criteria: Children ages 5-10 with a diagnosis of Autistic Disorder
An Open-Label, Flexible-Dose Evaluation of the Safety and Tolerability of STX209 for Treatment of Irritability in Subjects with Autism Spectrum Disorders (PDF format)
Institution: Seattle Children's Research Institute
Location: Seattle, WA
Recruitment Status: No longer recruiting
Eligibility Criteria: Children and Adolescents ages 6 through 17 years with Autism Spectrum Disorders including Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorder-Not Otherwise Specified
Simons Simplex Collection (PDF format)
Institution: The University of Washington Autism Center
Location: Seattle, WA
Recruitment Status: No longer recruiting
Eligibility Criteria: Your family can participate if you have only one child with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) age four or older, additional child(ren) without ASD age four or older, and both biological parents are willing to participate.
Study Of Fluoxetine In Autism (SOFIA) (PDF format)
Institution: Seattle Children's Research Institute
Location: Seattle, WA
Recruitment Status: No longer recruiting
Eligibility Criteria: Children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ages 5 through 17 years
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Assessment of Emotional and Cognitive Skills in Children with and without Autism Spectrum Disorders (PDF format)
Institution: University of Wyoming
Location: At your home near Catonsville, MD (within 35 miles)
Recruitment Status: No longer recruiting
Eligibility Criteria: Children with High-Functioning Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, or PDD-NOS, as well as typically developing children (including unaffected siblings), ages 7 through 12 years
A Model-Based Investigation of Face Processing in Autism (PDF format)
Institution: Georgetown University Medical Center
Location: Washington, D.C.
Recruitment Status: No longer recruiting
Eligibility Criteria: Adults with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD); an official diagnosis of ASD is NOT required, but subjects must demonstrate characteristic cognitive strengths and weaknesses associated with ASD, generally normal IQ, normal or corrected-to-normal vision (glasses or contacts), ages 18-60 years. Other exclusionary criteria apply, such as no history of seizures or similar neurological disorders.
Riluzole Medication Study for Repetitive Behaviors or Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) (PDF format)
Institution: National Institute of Mental Health
Location: Bethesda, MD, but will pay for transportation from anywhere in the United States
Recruitment Status: No longer recruiting
Eligibility Criteria: Children and adolescents (with or without Autism Spectrum Disorder) ages 7 through 17 who are taking or have taken medication for repetitive behaviors or OCD
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