N-acetylcysteine for autism behaviors in children
Treatments studied
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial studies whether N-acetylcysteine, a medicine taken by mouth, can improve autism-related restricted and repetitive behaviors in children. It looks at children who are showing at least moderate severity in these behaviors and may involve brain testing for safety reasons.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 3 years and 12 years 11 months old
- Your child has a confirmed autism diagnosis using standard autism checklists and observations
- Autism behaviors like repetitive routines or intense restricted interests are at least moderate
- Your child is still in early puberty stage (prepubescent)
- Your child’s medicines and behavioral/therapy supports have been stable for at least 30–60 days and will likely stay the same
- A caregiver can speak and read English well enough for study instructions
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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