autism spectrum disorder. Childhood autism
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: An intramuscular vitamin D 300,000 IU repeated one week later plus risperidone (0.5 to 3 mg/day). Intervention 2: control group will receive vitamin D.
Treatment - Drugs
An intramuscular vitamin D 300,000 IU repeated one week later plus risperidone (0.5 to 3 mg/day)
control group will receive vitamin D
Sponsors
Vice chancellor for research, Shiraz University of Medical sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
3 Years to 18 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: Autism according to DSM-IV diagnostic criteria; aged 3 to 18 years old; and serum level of vitamin D less than 25 ng/mL. Exclusion Criteria: primary diagnosis of a psychotic disorder; active substance abuse or dependence; history of allergy to vitamin D; and unstable medical condition.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Clinical behavioral symptoms. Timepoint: Every 4 weeks. Method of measurement: Abbrant Behavior Checklist. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactMeysam Hosini
Shiraz University of Medical sciences
Outcome results
None listed