Old drug, new hope: suramin trial targets autism social challenges
NCT ID NCT06866275
First seen Nov 06, 2025 · Last updated May 17, 2026 · Updated 26 times
Summary
This study tests whether suramin (KZ101) can improve social skills in boys aged 5-14 with autism. It is a Phase 2 trial with 45 participants, using a crossover design where each boy receives both the drug and a placebo at different times. The main goal is to measure changes in social behavior using a standard assessment. The study builds on earlier promising results in mice and a small human trial.
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Children's Hospital Orange County, Thompson Autism and Neurodevelopmental Center
RECRUITINGOrange, California, 92868, United States
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Kennedy Krieger Institute
RECRUITINGBaltimore, Maryland, 21205, United States
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Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGPhoenix, Arizona, 85006, United States
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