AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER (ASD)

This study looked at the long-term safety of cariprazine in 310 children with schizophrenia, bipolar I disorder, or autism spectrum disorder over 52 weeks. The main goal was to track side effects and changes in health measures like lab tests, vital signs, and movement disorders. …

This study tested whether a physical activity program delivered via telehealth could improve sleep in children with autism and reduce stress for their parents. 160 children aged 8-12 with autism and their parents took part from home. Children wore a device to track activity and s…

This study looked at whether a structured physiotherapy program could help reduce stress, anxiety, and depression in children aged 6 to 18 with autism or ADHD. The program included breathing exercises, acupressure, relaxation, and other activities. 117 children took part, and res…

This study looked at whether doing physical activities together (parent and child) helps children with autism spectrum disorder become more active and improve their motor skills. 40 children aged 4 to 11 took part in an 8-week program. Some children exercised with a parent, some …

This study tested a drug called AB-2004 to see if it can safely reduce irritability in people with autism spectrum disorder. 156 participants took either the drug or a placebo for 8 weeks. Researchers measured changes in irritability scores and tracked any side effects.

This study looked at how 10 months of judo training affects physical fitness and mental health in children aged 7-14 with and without autism. Researchers measured fitness using standard tests and tracked anxiety levels. The goal was to see if regular judo practice can help improv…

This study looked at whether a diet without gluten (from wheat) and casein (from dairy) could help children with autism. Researchers measured certain proteins in the blood linked to gut and brain barriers, and tracked autism symptoms and brain activity. 21 children aged 3-6 follo…

This study tested whether a virtual reality (VR) program could help preschool children with autism improve their social skills as well as an in-person group class. Thirty-two children aged 4 to 6 with high-functioning autism took part in 8 weekly sessions of either VR or in-perso…

This study tested whether adding homeopathic treatment to standard therapies (like speech and occupational therapy) helps children with autism. 54 children aged 3-12 received either a personalized homeopathic remedy or a placebo. Researchers tracked changes in behavior, communica…

This study tested two teaching methods to improve toothbrushing in 120 children with autism aged 6-12. One group watched videos of other kids brushing, another used a 3D jaw model, and a third got usual care. The peer video group had less plaque and better brushing skills that la…

This study tested whether Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can improve the mental health of parents caring for children with autism. Thirty parents in Saudi Arabia attended online ACT sessions for five weeks and filled out questionnaires before and after. The goal was to s…

This study used eye-tracking technology to explore how children with autism, intellectual disability, and typically developing children look at objects and understand intentions. 80 children watched videos and guessed which object a person would pick. Researchers measured where a…

This study measured where children with and without autism look when watching videos of people interacting. 59 children participated, and researchers tracked their eye movements to see if they focused more on faces, objects, or the surrounding scene. The goal was to understand di…

This study looked at whether learning to ride a real bicycle helps improve planning, memory, and self-control in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). 62 children aged 8-10 took part in different types of cycling sessions over two weeks. Researchers compared real bike rid…

This study looked at how children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) pay attention to social threats, like people acting scary, compared to non-social threats, like objects. Researchers used eye-tracking and brain imaging to measure where the children looked and which parts of t…

This study used eye-tracking technology to understand how different levels of emotional expression (low, medium, high) influence how children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) understand others' intentions. 80 children with ASD, PDD, or typical development watched a puzzle-sear…

This study used eye-tracking technology to see how children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and typically developing children look at faces during social interactions. Researchers wanted to find out when and how their gaze patterns differ. The study involved 66 children and d…