New drug shows promise for autism core symptoms in kids

NCT ID NCT06333964

First seen Feb 02, 2026 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 14 times

Summary

This study tested a new medicine called AST-001 to see if it can improve the main symptoms of autism in children. The trial involved 169 children and compared the drug to a placebo. The goal was to help with social communication and behavior, areas where no approved medicines currently exist.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Asan Medical Center

    Seoul, South Korea

  • Chungnam National University Hospital

    Daejeon, South Korea

  • Hallym University Medical Center

    Anyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea

  • Hanyang University Seoul Hospital

    Seoul, South Korea

  • Jeonbuk National University Hospital

    Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do, South Korea

  • Koera University Guro Hospital

    Seoul, South Korea

  • Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital

    Yangsan, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea

  • Samsung Changwon Medical Center

    Changwon, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea

  • Samsung Medical Center

    Seoul, South Korea

  • Soon Chun Hyang University Hospital Cheonan

    Cheonan, Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea

  • The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital

    Seoul, South Korea

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