Could a common drug ease autism-related aggression in kids?

NCT ID NCT00332241

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen May 14, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether aripiprazole, a medication already used for other conditions, can reduce serious behavioral issues like irritability and aggression in children and teens (ages 6-17) with autistic disorder. 98 participants received either the drug or a placebo for 8 weeks. The goal was to see if the drug improves behavior more than a placebo.

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Locations

Center For Psychiatry And Behavioral Medicine

Las Vegas, Nevada, 89128, United States
Child Neurology Associates, Pc

Atlanta, Georgia, 30342, United States
Marsella, Gregory

Boca Raton, Florida, 33432, United States
Neurobehavioral Medicine Group

Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, 48302, United States
Red Oak Psychiatry Associates, Pa

Houston, Texas, 77090, United States
Suny - Stony Brook School Of Medicine

Stony Brook, New York, 11794, United States
Univ Of Nc

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599, United States
University Of Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky, 40202, United States
Ut Medical Group

Memphis, Tennessee, 38105, United States

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AUTISTIC DISORDER