Could a common dementia drug help kids with autism make friends?
NCT ID NCT03553875
Summary
This study tested whether a medication called memantine (brand name Namenda), which is usually used for Alzheimer's disease, could help improve social skills in children and teens with autism spectrum disorder or similar conditions. Researchers enrolled 25 participants aged 8-18 for a 12-week trial where some received the drug and others received a placebo. The goal was to see if the medication could reduce social impairment, but the study was terminated early.
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
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