Dietary practices for children with autism aged 3-10
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests two special diets (gluten-free casein-free and Feingold) for children with autism who have tummy troubles or other symptoms. It aims to see if changing what they eat can help.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 3 and 10 years old and has autism.
- Your child is registered at Efeler Autism Life Center in Aydın province, Turkey.
- For the gluten-free casein-free diet: your child does not have celiac disease or lactose intolerance, has never tried this diet before, and has gastrointestinal issues like stomach pain or diarrhea.
- For the Feingold diet: your child does not have ADHD, has never tried the Feingold diet before, and has no known food allergies.
- Your child is not currently breastfeeding, does not have any chronic illness, and does not have a psychiatric condition.
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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