Could gut microbes hold clues to autism symptoms?
NCT ID NCT07744217
First seen Aug 04, 2026 · Last updated Aug 05, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at how the gut microbiome and its chemical byproducts relate to gastrointestinal and behavioral symptoms in children with autism. By tracking 23 participants over time, researchers hope to identify biological markers that could one day help manage these symptoms. The study is observational, meaning it does not test a treatment but gathers information.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to biomarkers that help predict or manage gastrointestinal issues in autism, potentially improving quality of life.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study, so findings may not be definitive or generalizable. It is observational and does not test a treatment, so it won't directly change care.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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23 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Feb 2021
- Finished
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Mar 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
The study population consists of male and female pediatric and adolescent patients, aged 5 to 19 years old, who were consecutively admitted to a residential facility (The Center for Discovery). These individuals have a confirmed diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), verified via the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS or ADOS-2) or a widely accepted alternative such as the Autism Diagnostic Interview-R (ADI-R). This residential population is characterized by complex ASD often accompanied by multiple medical comorbidities, allowing for a strictly controlled environment and reliable longitudinal follow-up
- Ages
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5 to 19 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 5-19 years old, male or female. * Confirmed ASD diagnosis using ADOS/ADOS-2 (or ADI-R). Exclusion Criteria: * Past bowel surgery. * Serious chronic medical conditions (e.g., diabetes). * Use of anti-inflammatory medications. * History of inflammatory bowel disease, Celiac disease, H. pylori infection, or eosinophilic disorders. * Recent antibiotic use within 1 month prior to enrollment.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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The Center for Discovery
Harris, New York, 12742, United States
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