Old diuretic drug shows promise for Autism-Linked gene condition

NCT ID NCT06678685

First seen Mar 23, 2026 · Last updated May 10, 2026 · Updated 7 times

Summary

This study tested spironolactone, a common diuretic, in 2 children aged 3-10 with NCOR gene mutations and autism. The goal was to see if it could improve learning, memory, and autism symptoms. The drug is already known to be safe in children for other uses.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Qilu Hospital of Shandong University

    Jinan, Shandong, 250012, China

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