Autism spectrum disorders Mental and Behavioural Disorders Pervasive developmental disorders
Conditions
Interventions
This project will be conducted on autistic children (60) with typical behavioural disorders (divided into 2 groups, group 1 will receive cold pasteurised camel milk, group 2 will receive boiled camel
Sponsors
King Abdul Aziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) (Saudi Arabia)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) confirmed by Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) and Developmental, Dimensional and Diagnostic Interview (3DI) 2. Aged between 4 and 15 years, either sex 3. All simplex cases
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Fragile X gene study 2. Tuberous sclerosis 3. Angleman syndrome 4. Other serious neurological conditions (e.g., seizures) 5. Psychiatric (e.g., bipolar disorder) or known medical conditions
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Less allergy 2. Increased attention 3. Increased concentration Outcomes assessed at baseline, 3 and 6 months, using the following tools: 1. Parent Questionnaire 2. Social Responsiveness Scale (SRS) 3. Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS) 4. Autism Treatment Evaluation Checklist (ATEC) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Improve general health 2. Improve social relation 3. Improve academic performance Outcomes measures immediately following intervention, and 3 and 6 months afterwards. | — |
Countries
Saudi Arabia
Outcome results
None listed