Gut health study for children with autism
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests how well the gut works in children with autism. It looks at whether gluten (a protein in wheat) affects the gut lining. The goal is to understand if gut health is linked to autism symptoms.
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Who can take part
- Your child must have a doctor's diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and it should be confirmed by a special test called ADOS.
- Your child must eat foods that contain gluten (like bread, pasta, or cereal).
- Your child must not have celiac disease (a condition where gluten damages the gut).
- Your child must not have any food allergies (immediate or delayed).
- Your child cannot be on a special diet like gluten-free or dairy-free.
- Your child cannot have taken antibiotics, probiotics, or prebiotics in the last month.
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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