Could a special diet ease autism symptoms? small trial investigates
NCT ID NCT07274930
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looked at whether a gluten-free and casein-free diet affects certain blood markers and symptoms in children with autism spectrum disorder. Twenty-one children aged 3-6 were randomly assigned to either the special diet or a normal diet for 12 weeks. Researchers measured changes in gut and brain barrier proteins, autism symptoms, and brain activity.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- gluten-free casein-free diet
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this diet could help ease some autism-related symptoms and gut issues in children.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early study with only 21 children, so results may not apply widely. The diet is hard to follow and may not work for everyone.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Karadeniz Teknik Üniversitesi
Trabzon, Ortahi̇sar, 61080, Turkey (Türkiye)
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