Brain scans guide autism treatment trial

NCT ID NCT05063656

Summary

This study tested if the drug gabapentin could improve social skills in teenagers with autism. Researchers used brain scans to measure a specific brain chemical (GABA) before and after an 8-week treatment. They wanted to see if increasing this chemical with medication would lead to measurable improvements in social understanding and interaction.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Massachusetts Medical School

    Worcester, Massachusetts, 01655, United States

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