Folinic Acid for Autism in Young Children
Treatments studied
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether folinic acid (a B-vitamin supplement) can help improve autism symptoms in children ages 3–6. Folinic acid may support brain function, and researchers want to see if it works better than placebo (a dummy pill).
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Who can take part
- Child is between 3 and 6 years old
- Child has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) using formal testing at least 6 months ago
- Child's autism is not caused by a genetic syndrome, chromosomal condition, or metabolic disorder
- Child weighs between 25 and 60 pounds (11.45–27 kg)
- Child has moderate-to-severe autism symptoms (scored on autism rating scales)
- No recent changes to medications, therapy, or school/home setting in the past 4 weeks
Quick eligibility check
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