Usefulness of water soluble dietary fiber as a therapy for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Usefulness of water soluble dietary fiber as a therapy for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder - Effect of water soluble dietary fiber on children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

JPRN

Registry ID

JPRN-UMIN000034625

Enrollment

Registered

2019-01-30

Start date

2016-07-15

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-29

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Conditions

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Interventions

Ingestion of water soluble dietary fiber at least 6g per day. Duration of the ingestion is at least 4 weeks. Ingestion can be achieved by any method. Water soluble dietary fiber can be supplemented

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Diagnosed as autism spectrum disorder by Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition. 2. Having food preference and/or constipation

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: none

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Change in gut microbiota and serum inflammatory cytokines before and after ingestion of water soluble dietary fiber. Duration of the ingestion is at least 4 weeks.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Change in frequency of defecation and behavioral symptom evaluated by ABC-J before and after ingestion of water soluble dietary fiber.	—

Countries

Japan

Contacts

Public ContactYuko Sakaue

Shiga University of Medical Science Department of Pediatrics

taretare@belle.shiga-med.ac.jp077-548-2228

Outcome results

None listed

Source: JPRN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 3, 2026