Probiotic supplement for children with autism
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a daily probiotic supplement can improve symptoms in children with autism. It may help by supporting gut health, which is thought to affect brain and behavior.
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Who can take part
- Your child must have an autism diagnosis confirmed by a specialist team, including an ADOS test.
- Your child must have normal intelligence, as shown by a neuropsychology assessment.
- Your child must be between 4 and 11 years old.
- Your child cannot have certain other medical conditions, like epilepsy, cancer, diabetes, or bowel diseases.
- Your child cannot be allergic or intolerant to the pea-based probiotic used in this study.
- Your child must not have taken antibiotics or probiotics in the last 3 months.
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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