Broccoli extract tested as potential aid for autism symptoms

NCT ID NCT02677051

Summary

This study is testing whether sulforaphane, a natural compound found in vegetables like broccoli, can help improve core symptoms of autism. It involves 48 young men with autism who will receive either the compound or a placebo for 18 weeks. The goal is to see if it improves social interaction, communication, and behavior, and to understand why some people might respond better than others.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Rutgers University - Staged Research Building

    Piscataway, New Jersey, 08854, United States

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