Creatine shows promise for autism symptoms
NCT ID NCT04498078
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether taking creatine supplements could improve brain health and reduce symptoms in people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Twenty participants aged 10 and older took creatine or a placebo for a period. Researchers measured changes in brain creatine levels and tracked autism severity using a standard checklist. The goal was to see if boosting brain creatine could ease core symptoms.
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FSPE Applied Bioenergetics Lab
Novi Sad, Vojvodina, 21000, Serbia
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