Could a cancer drug unlock language in kids with autism?
NCT ID NCT02839915
First seen May 11, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether folinic acid (leucovorin), a drug already used to reduce side effects from chemotherapy, can improve language skills in children with autism spectrum disorder. About 56 children aged 5 to 17 will take the drug for 12 to 24 weeks, and researchers will measure changes in their language abilities using standard tests. The goal is to see if this treatment can ease language problems, not cure autism.
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Locations
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Children's Healtcare of Atlanta
Atlanta, Georgia, 30322, United States
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Harvard University
Lexington, Massachusetts, 02421, United States
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Southwestern Research and Resource Center
Phoenix, Arizona, 85016, United States
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State University of New York, Downstate
Brooklyn, New York, 11203, United States
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