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.
Studies reveal context-dependent genetic effects in psychiatric disorders, reassuring evidence on prenatal antidepressant use, and findings on parental depression timing, diagnostic interview reliability, and rising self-diagnosis.
Tracy Beth Hoeg, the FDA's acting drug center director, has been removed from her role after leading reviews of antidepressants, COVID-19 vaccines and RSV drugs. She is replaced by Dr. Mike Davis, as the agency continues a leadership shake-up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NCT07768332 |
Assessing Outcomes of Three Different Museum-based Social Prescription Programs in Autistic Adults |
RECRUITING | NA |
| NCT07764822 |
Eye Tracking and Autism in Former Preterm Infants |
NOT_YET_RECRUITING | NA |
| NCT07758088 |
Dance, Yoga, And Mindful Movement Training For ASD |
NOT_YET_RECRUITING | NA |
| NCT07757646 |
A Group Intervention for Parents of Autistic Young People With Anorexia Nervosa: An Exploration of How Parents Make Sense of and Integrate Concepts From the Group Into Family Life |
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING | |
| NCT07748780 |
Testing a Blended Social-Communication and Social-Emotional Intervention for Autistic Toddlers |
NOT_YET_RECRUITING | NA |
| NCT07744217 |
Identifying Biomarkers of Gastro Intestinal Comorbidities in Autism Spectrum Disorder |
COMPLETED | |
| NCT07708246 |
Parent-Mediated Social Cognition Intervention for Young Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder |
RECRUITING | NA |
| NCT07692022 |
Social Cognition in Children and Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disorder |
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING | |
| NCT07673172 |
A Two-Part Intervention to Target Cardiovascular Health |
NOT_YET_RECRUITING | NA |
| NCT07661823 |
QAIAx (AIhealth4U) - AI Public Health Central: Microcity-A (re Quantum AI Agency Aka AI City Hall Project, UPSTO App Nos. 64/074,526, 64/063,557, 63/903,181, 63/729,428 |
NOT_YET_RECRUITING | NA |
