Healthy Volunteer, Autistic Disorder, Asperger's Syndrome
Conditions
Brief summary
This multi-center, non-drug study will explore the relationship between exploratory biomarkers and functional dimensions in male adult individuals with Autistic Disorder or Asperger's Syndrome and healthy volunteer controls. Subjects will undergo a number of assessments on study visit Day 1.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Individuals with Autistic Disorder or Asperger's Syndrome: * Male adults, 18 to 45 years of age inclusive * Diagnosis of Autistic Disorder or Asperger's Syndrome as defined by DSM-IV * IQ \>70 * Body mass index (BMI) 18 to 35 kg/m2 * Availability of a reliable caregiver, able and willing to provide information regarding the individual's behavior and symptoms Healthy controls: * Healthy male adults, 18 to 45 years of age inclusive * IQ \>70 * Body mass index (BMI) 18 to 30 kg/m2
Exclusion criteria
General
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Behavior assessment ratings | approximately 5 months |
| Cognition assessment ratings | approximately 5 months |
Countries
United States