Vitamin cocktail shows promise for autism symptoms in small trial

NCT ID NCT06911905

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Fei Li Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a mix of vitamins and supplements could ease autism symptoms in 88 children aged 2.5 to 6 years. Half received the supplements plus behavioral therapy, the other half only behavioral therapy. After three months, researchers measured changes in social skills and overall improvement.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: nutritional supplements (vitamins B1, B2, folic acid, mecobalamin, D3, choline, and coenzyme Q10)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple, safe way to boost social skills in children with autism when added to behavioral therapy.
What could go wrong: This is a small Phase 2 trial with only 88 children, so results may not apply to everyone. Supplements may not improve symptoms beyond standard care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

autism spectrum disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER

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Locations

Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200092, China

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