New study aims to end medication guesswork for kids with autism and ADHD

NCT ID NCT05916339

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 10, 2026 · Updated 18 times

Summary

This study compares two common ADHD medications (methylphenidate and amphetamine) in 500 children aged 4-17 who also have autism. The goal is to find which works best and when to add another type of medication, reducing the need for multiple trial-and-error attempts. Results will help doctors choose treatments more effectively.

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  • Children's Hospital Los Angeles

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    Los Angeles, California, 90027, United States

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  • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

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    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19178, United States

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  • Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

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    Cincinnati, Ohio, 45229, United States

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  • Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital

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    Toronto, Canada

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  • Maine Medical Center

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    Portland, Maine, 04102, United States

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  • Massachusetts General Hospital Lurie Center for Autism

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    Boston, Massachusetts, 02421, United States

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  • Nationwide Children's Hospital

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    Columbus, Ohio, 43205, United States

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  • University of Alberta, Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital

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    Edmonton, Canada

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  • University of California, Irvine

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    Irvine, California, 92697, United States

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  • University of Pittsburgh

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    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15262, United States

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  • University of Rochester

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    Rochester, New York, 14642, United States

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  • University of Virginia

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    Charlottesville, Virginia, 22903, United States

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