Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability associated with differences in social communication and behavior. It is a neurodevelopmental condition that presents with a broad range of support needs and clinical manifestations.
The United Arab Emirates has unveiled two gene therapy projects targeting autism, epilepsy, and rare brain disorders in children. The initiatives focus on underlying genetic causes and earlier diagnosis.
Measles cases are reappearing across the United States, challenging health systems unprepared for a disease declared eliminated in 2000. Clinical leaders must ensure rapid identification, isolation protocols, and vaccination strategies to prevent outbreaks.
The FDA has approved leucovorin for cerebral folate deficiency with FOLR1 gene variant, not for autism broadly. Agency officials cited insufficient data for broader autism efficacy despite previous hype. Prescriptions for the drug surged 71% among children following earlier promotional statements.
A study of 434 toddlers found no association between maternal mRNA COVID-19 vaccination during or shortly before pregnancy and autism or other neurodevelopmental disorders in offspring aged 18-30 months.
| NCT ID | Title | Status | Phase |
|---|---|---|---|
| NCT07590973 |
Online Evaluation of the Diagnostic Accuracy of BlinkLab's Digital Assessments for Autism |
RECRUITING | |
| NCT07581483 |
Reciprocal Innovation to Optimize Low-Tech Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) for Individuals |
NOT_YET_RECRUITING | NA |
| NCT07572110 |
Project Independence |
RECRUITING | NA |
| NCT07559773 |
The ROOT Study: Scaling the 'Standard of Care Plus' Obstetric Nutrition Model to Optimize Maternal and Infant Health |
NOT_YET_RECRUITING | NA |
| NCT07546942 |
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Neurodevelopmental Disorder With Issues Social Behavior, Communication Issues, GI Dysfunction. Study is Multimodal Interventions Targeting These Pathways With cSVF, Stored MSCs, FMT and Diet Modification. Role of Autoimmunity, Gut-brain Issues, & Issues Examined. |
ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION | PHASE1/PHASE2 |
| NCT07542899 |
Photobiomodulation on Core Symptoms of Autism |
NOT_YET_RECRUITING | NA |
| NCT07539519 |
A Toolkit to Improve Mental Health Treatment for Autistic Individuals |
NOT_YET_RECRUITING | NA |
| NCT07538232 |
Oral Microecology in Children With Autism |
COMPLETED | |
| NCT07533331 |
Testing Conversational Agents as a Digital Companion |
RECRUITING | NA |
| NCT07531914 |
Five Digits Test - Validation of a Neuropsychological Test of Inhibition for Patients With Neuropsychiatric Conditions |
RECRUITING |
