Buspirone for anxiety in children with autism
Treatments studied
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether buspirone, a medication that helps with anxiety, can reduce anxiety in children and teens with autism. It is a 12-week study where participants receive buspirone or a placebo (a pill with no medicine) to see if it improves anxiety symptoms.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Your child is between 7 and 17 years old.
- Your child has a confirmed autism diagnosis.
- Your child has at least moderate social anxiety, separation anxiety, or generalized anxiety.
- Your child is not on certain anxiety or mood medications (like SSRIs, benzodiazepines) and has never tried buspirone before.
- Your child can swallow capsules or take a liquid medication.
- Your child does not have a genetic syndrome, heart rhythm problem, or certain other psychiatric diagnoses.
Quick eligibility check
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