AUTISTIC DISORDER

This study tested whether aripiprazole (Abilify) can reduce serious behavioral problems in children and teens aged 6 to 17 with autistic disorder. 98 participants received either the drug or a placebo for 8 weeks. Researchers measured changes in irritability and overall improveme…

This study tested whether aripiprazole (Abilify) can reduce serious behavioral problems in children and adolescents with autistic disorder. 218 participants aged 6 to 17 received either a fixed dose of aripiprazole or a placebo daily for 8 weeks. The main goal was to see if the d…

This study tested whether teaching social skills to autistic children and educating their classmates can improve social relationships at school. Sixty children in kindergarten through 5th grade took part in 30-minute sessions twice a week for six weeks. The goal was to see if the…

This study looked at how children with autism (without intellectual disability) form and recall paired memories, like linking a face to a name. Researchers used EEG brain scans and memory tests to compare 74 right-handed children aged 10-18, half with autism and half without. The…

This completed study followed 509 children aged 3 to 18 who were taking risperidone or aripiprazole for conditions like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. Researchers measured weight changes over up to 50 months to understand long-term risks. The goal was to provide better safety…

This completed study looked at how teenagers with autism or schizophrenia understand emotions, metaphors, and social situations compared to healthy teens. Researchers tested 60 participants using facial emotion recognition and other tasks. The goal was to find out if social diffi…