Autistic disorder. Chilhood autism
Conditions
Interventions
aripiprazole 0.5 - 10 mg per day.
Treatment - Drugs
aripiprazole 0.5 - 10 mg per day
Sponsors
University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
3 Years to 6 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: clinical diagnosis of autism; ages 3-6 years Exclusion criteria: use of antidepressants or antipsychotics one week before trial (fluoxetine 1 month before trial); use of psychostimulants or benzodiazepines 72 hours before trial; severe medical diseases; current diagnosis of bipolar disorder, psychosis,schizophrenia, major depression
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Severity of irritability. Timepoint: every two weeks. Method of measurement: The Aberrant Behavior Checklist (ABC. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Extrapyramidal side effects. Timepoint: every two weeks. Method of measurement: Simpson-Angus Scale,the Barnes Akathisia Rating Scale, and the Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale.;Other side effects. Timepoint: every two weeks. Method of measurement: side effect checklist.;Clinical Global Impression–Improvement (CGI-I). Timepoint: every two weeks. Method of measurement: Clinical Global Impression–Improvement (CGI-I). | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactNastaran Habibi
University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences
Outcome results
None listed