Smartwatches may help measure autism treatment effects
NCT ID NCT04805957
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This small pilot study aims to see if digital biomarkers—like heart rate and movement tracked by a watch—can help measure changes in autism symptoms during treatment with sulforaphane, a compound found in vegetables. Ten males aged 13-30 with autism who previously took part in a sulforaphane study will wear non-invasive sensors. The goal is to see if these digital tools can complement standard rating scales used in autism trials.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 10 people
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- Started
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Jul 2022
- Expected to finish
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Jun 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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13 to 30 years
- Sex
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Male participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Autistic disorder diagnosis. * Age between 13-30 years. * Male gender. * Participated in clinical trial NCT02677051 Exclusion Criteria: * Those that started or continued taking Avmacol® or similar broccoli extracts since leaving our double-blind study. * Absence of a parent or legal guardian and consent, * Those that can not or will not complete all visits and adherence to study regimen. * Seizure within 2 years of screening, * History of chronic kidney, liver or thyroid disease. * Impaired renal function (serum creatinine\> 1.2 mg/dl). * Impaired hepatic function (\> 2x upper limit of normal). * Impaired thyroid function (TSH outside normal limits). * Current infection or treatment with antibiotics. * Chronic medical disorder (e.g., cardiovascular disease, stroke or diabetes) or major surgery within 3 months prior to enrollment. * Less than 13 years or more than 30 years of age. * Female gender. * A diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder other than autistic disorder, for example, Asperger, PDD-NOS ( Pervasive Developmental Disorder-Not Otherwise Specified) etc.
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Rutgers-RWJMS Department of Neurology
Piscataway, New Jersey, 08854, United States
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