Brain imaging of an antidepressant in teens with autism
Treatments studied
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests if the antidepressant escitalopram can improve brain function in teenagers with autism. Participants will take the medicine and have brain scans (MRI) to see how it affects brain activity.
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Who can take part
- You must be 12 to 17 years old.
- You must have a formal diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
- You must not be taking antidepressant or mood medications now or in the last 90 days.
- You must not have certain serious mental health conditions like bipolar disorder or schizophrenia.
- You and a parent or caregiver need to speak English and live together at least 4 hours a day.
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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