The purpose of this study is to determine if human immunoglobulin given by mouth twice a day is effective in treating the persistent gastrointestinal (GI) problems such as diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, and bloating, in children with autism.
Autistic GI Dysfunction (AGID) is a term that describes a constellation of GI signs and symptoms often found in children with autistic disorder, including abdominal pain, constipation, chronic diarrhea, alternating constipation and diarrhea, gaseousness, bloating, and reflux. The objective of this study is to assess the potential efficacy of oral immunoglobulin in reducing a wide range of GI symptoms in children and adolescents diagnosed with autistic disorder.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
120
Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Global improvement in gastrointestinal function
Assessment of behavior (improvement and severity); additional assessments of gastrointestinal conditions
This platform is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.
Center for Autism Research and Education
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
University of California Davis, MIND Institute
Sacramento, California, United States
Sarkis Clinical Trials
Gainesville, Florida, United States
University of Florida HSC
Gainesville, Florida, United States
International Child Development Resource Center
Melbourne, Florida, United States
Medical Research Group of Central Florida
Orange City, Florida, United States
Riley Hospital for Children
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
University of Kansas Medical Center, Developmental Disabilities Center
Kansas City, Kansas, United States
Bluegrass Clinical Research
Louisville, Kentucky, United States
...and 12 more locations