Could a steroid ease autism symptoms? small trial aims to find out
Symptom relief
Recruiting now
This early-phase trial tests whether the steroid prednisone can improve core autism symptoms in 32 adult males with an immune-mediated subtype of autism. Participants take prednisone or a placebo daily for 16 weeks, with regular check-ins and questionnaires. The goal is to see if…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Christopher John McDougle, M.D. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC