Could a natural hormone ease autism irritability?
NCT ID NCT02627508
First seen Jan 17, 2026 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 8 times
Summary
This study tested whether pregnenolone, a natural hormone in the brain, can help reduce irritability and improve social communication in people with autism. Forty teens and young adults (ages 14–25) with autism took part. The goal was to see if the treatment is safe and effective for easing certain autism-related behaviors.
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Stanford University School of Medicine
Stanford, California, 94305, United States
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