Your child may be eligible if he/she:
Has a diagnosis of autism
Is between the ages of 3-8 years
Has a parent who can read and sign a consent from written in English
Your child cannot participate if he/she:
Weighs less than 24 pounds
Has allegories to pork products or pancreatic enzymes
Has a history of severe head trauma or stroke
Had a seizure within the last year prior to enrollment
Is diagnosed with chronic illnesses impacting overall health
Research participants will:
Take medication or placebo ("fake medicine") for 12 weeks -- no pills to swallow, the tasteless medication is sprinkled on food
Come in to the clinic for 6 visits
Receive some compensation for their time and travel
Receive a free psychological screening report
Risks and benefits will be discussed with research participants and their parent prior to enrolling in the study. This research study is being conducted by Deborah A. Pearson, Ph.D and her colleagues in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Texas Health Science Center-Houston.
To enroll or get more information, call 713-486-2591 or visit http://www.uth.tmc.edu/chdr/.
منذ /28-06-2011, 06:26 PM
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