Autism metabolism study seeks clues to mood and memory
NCT ID NCT02733120
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 31 times
Summary
This completed study looked at how the body processes certain amino acids in people with autism compared to healthy volunteers. Researchers gave participants a special infusion of stable isotopes to track metabolism, and also tested their thinking and mood. The goal was to find links between metabolism and brain function that could lead to better ways to identify and help those at risk for mood or cognitive problems.
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Locations
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Texas A&M University-CTRAL
College Station, Texas, 77843, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
stable isotope infusion
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help identify biological markers to predict mood or cognitive problems in people with autism, and guide future nutritional treatments.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage observational study with only 40 participants. It does not test a treatment, so direct benefits are unlikely. Results may not apply to all people with autism.
Conditions
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