Influence of Vitamin D Deficiency on the Development of Autism

Hillel Yaffe Medical Center300 enrolled

Overview

The investigators wish to study the effect of Vitamin D on the development of autism in children. The investigators will also investigate the environmental and genetic influences on the level of Vitamin D in children with autism.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

300

Conditions

Autism

Interventions

Blood SamplesOTHER

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 6 YearsMax age: 12 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Autistic children * Healthy children * Children with ADD Exclusion Criteria: * All others

Locations (1)

Hillel Yaffe Medical Center

Hadera, Israel

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Level of Vitamin D

Blood samples of patients with and without autism with be taken and the level of vitamin D in their serum will be determined (international units).

Time frame: One day

Secondary Outcomes

Effect of environment on Vitamin D level

All participant blood samples will be measured for levels of oxidative stress markers and antioxidants.

Time frame: One week

Central Contacts

Muhammad Mahajnah, MD, PhD

CONTACT

972-5-624-6959 mohamedm@hy.health.gov.il

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