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The Association Between Herpes Simplex Viruses and Autism

NCT03180112 · Status: UNKNOWN · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 80

Last updated 2017-06-08

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Summary

Autism spectrum disorders are pervasive developmental disorders that include autistic disorder, Asperger's disorder, and pervasive developmental disorder-not otherwise specified.They are characterized by stereotypic behaviors, variable deficits in language and social skills and a wide range of other behavioral problems. Autism spectrum disorders manifest during childhood and at least thirty percent present with sudden clinical regression of development around three years of age.

Conditions

Interventions

GENETIC

enzyme linked immunosorbent assay and polymerase chain reaction

Blood samples will be collected and analyzed for herpes simplex viruses (type one and two) antibody by sensitive enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay and quantitative polymerase chain reaction.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Assiut University

    lead OTHER

Eligibility

Min Age
6 Months
Max Age
5 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2017-08-01
Primary Completion
2018-08-01
Completion
2019-02-01

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