Spirulina syrup with risperidone for anxiety in children with autism
Treatments studied
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether adding a spirulina syrup to the usual medication risperidone helps reduce anxiety in children with autism. Parents answer daily online questions about their child's anxiety for one week and then check in for three months.
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Who can take part
- Your child must be between 3 and 7 years old.
- Your child must have a diagnosis of autism that is linked to a known cause (not just 'idiopathic').
- Your child must not have other major brain or mental health conditions besides autism.
- Your child must not be allergic to Spirulina or Risperidone.
- Your child must not have taken part in other clinical trials 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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