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Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Characterization Study - NCT00801554-02138(Clinical Trial 257178)



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City:  Cambridge
State:  
MA
Zip Code: 02138
Conditions: Autism Spectrum Disorders
Purpose: The overarching aim of the study is to characterize children and adults with ASDs, and compare them with age-matched controls in relation to their functioning in family, academic, employment, and social spheres. Subjects will be comprehensively assessed in multiple non-overlapping domains of functioning, using psychiatric, cognitive, and psychosocial instruments.
Study summary:
Criteria: Inclusion Criteria: - Age: 6-60 years old - For subjects who have ASD: Meet DSM-IV PDD criteria based on clinical assessment including PDD module of structured interview - For subjects who have ASD: One parent/guardian available for interviews about each subject. If a parent or guardian is not available, a reliable adult reporter identified by the subject available for an interview - Full-scale IQ of above 80 Exclusion Criteria: - Major sensorimotor handicaps (e.g. deafness, blindness) - Any severely unstable psychiatric conditions including the following: psychosis, suicidality, bipolar disorder, substance use disorders (alcohol or drugs) that would require in-patient hospitalization. - Inadequate command of the English language.
Study is available at: Massachusetts General Hospital
Cambridge, MA 02138
United States

Primary Contact:
Dayna Yorks, BA
Email: dyorks@partners.org
Phone: 617-503-1009

Secondary Contact:
Dayna Yorks, BA
Email: dyorks@partners.org
Phone: 617 503-1009
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Date Processed: March 22, 2011
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