Dietary options for children with autism
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests three special diets (low glycemic index, modified Atkins, and gluten-free/casein-free) as add-ons to usual care for children aged 3-8 with autism. The goal is to see if any of these diets can improve autism symptoms.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 3 and 8 years old.
- Your child has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) by a doctor.
- Your child is not currently in remission from ASD (meaning symptoms are still present).
- Your child does not have certain metabolic disorders, diabetes, kidney stones, or epilepsy.
- Your child does not have a chronic illness like heart, kidney, or liver disease.
- Your child has not been on any of these special diets in the last 6 months.
- Your child does not have food allergies to gluten or casein (milk protein), or celiac disease.
- Your child does not have severe feeding problems or is not underweight or stunted.
- Your child has not had changes in antipsychotic medication in the last month.
- Your child does not have gastroesophageal reflux (GERD).
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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