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Propranolol for Autism Spectrum Disorder
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This trial will help to determine if propranolol is a safe and effective treatment for severe challenging behaviors in ASD.
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- I engage in self-harm that causes tissue damage.I engage in self-harm that causes tissue damage.I have shown physical aggression towards others.My challenging behaviors match my emotions, as confirmed by a psychiatrist.I experience intense anger episodes with screaming or property damage.I have been diagnosed with autism confirmed by ADOS or SCQ tests.My condition is considered severely debilitating or among the most extremely ill.I've tried at least two mental health medications, including an antipsychotic, without full success.I am not taking medications like clonidine or digoxin that affect blood pressure.I have shown physical aggression towards others.I experience intense anger episodes that disrupt my daily life.My aggressive behaviors match my feelings of anger or rage, as confirmed by a psychiatrist.I have had a seizure or changed my seizure medication in the last 6 months.I have diabetes or have had ketoacidosis before.I have asthma or a history of asthma.My heart and overall health are cleared by a doctor.I do not have any conditions or take medications that would make it unsafe for me to use propranolol.I am allergic to or have had a bad reaction to propranolol.I am between 12 and 30 years old and live in New Jersey.I exhibit one or more challenging behaviors.I don't have heart conditions that prevent me from taking high doses of propranolol.I experience intense anger episodes that disrupt my daily life.
- Group 1: Group B: Placebo first
- Group 2: Group A: Propranolol first
- All Individual Drugs Already Approved - Therapies where all constituent drugs have already been approved are likely to have better-understood side effect profiles.
- Approved for 5 Other Conditions - This treatment demonstrated efficacy for 5 other conditions.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
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What medical conditions are typically treated by Propranolol?
"Propranolol can be prescribed to reduce the risk of cardiovascular mortality, alleviate angina pectoris symptoms and mitigate myocardial infarction."
Has Propranolol been granted authorization from the FDA?
"This compound has had some clinical data collected that suggests it is safe, thus earning Propranolol a score of 2 on our scale. That being said, there are no reports yet regarding its efficacy."
What is the maximum capacity of participants for this experiment?
"Yes, according to clinicaltrials.gov the trial is still in progress and looking for participants; it was published on 1/1/2021 and last refreshed on 3/15/2021. It has an enrollment goal of 24 patients at a single medical centre."
Is this trial presently admitting participants?
"The information posted to clinicaltrials.gov reveals that this medical experiment is actively enrolling patients, having initially been uploaded on 1/1/2021 and last amended on 3/15/2021."
Is the eligibility criteria for this medical experiment restricted to individuals under 40 years of age?
"The eligibility requirements for this clinical trial indicate that it is open to individuals aged 12-30."
Are there any particular demographics that are favored for enrollment in this medical trial?
"This investigation is searching for 24 participants with self-destructive behaviour aged between 12 and 30. The specific requirements are as follows: physical aggression towards others, destructive actions in anger states, a formal assessment of the severity of their condition (Clinical Global Impression Severity scale score 6 or 7), Aberrant Behavior Checklist--Community Irritability scale score higher than 18, and evidence that pharmacological treatment involving at least two psychotropic drugs including one antipsychotic has been unsuccessful thus far."
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