Could a vitamin help kids with autism talk and connect?

NCT ID NCT04060030

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study is testing whether a liquid form of leucovorin (a type of folate) can improve social communication and language in young children with autism. Researchers will enroll 80 children ages 2.5 to 5 years who have a specific antibody linked to folate transport. The study lasts about 26 weeks and measures changes in social withdrawal and language delays.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

autism spectrum disorder language disorder

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Contacts and locations

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  • Southwestern Research & Resource Center

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    Phoenix, Arizona, 85016, United States

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  • State University of New York, Downstate

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    Brooklyn, New York, 11203, United States

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