Fecal transplant for autism and ADHD in children
Treatments studied
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether transferring healthy bacteria into the gut (called a fecal transplant) can improve symptoms of autism and ADHD in children and teens. It may help by fixing gut health problems that can affect behavior.
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Who can take part
- You must be 3 to 17 years old.
- You must have a diagnosis of ADHD, or both ADHD and autism.
- Your treatments for ADHD or autism must have been stable for at least one month before starting.
- You cannot have certain gut diseases like Crohn's or colitis.
- You must be able to safely have a colonoscopy and anesthesia.
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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