Efficacy of Memantine as Adjunct Therapy for Autism Spectrum Disorder in Children Aged <14 Years

Background: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder with a recent increase in prevalence. A timely appropriate treatment for the disorder may play a crucial role in improvements in behaviors, interactions, and communications in an individual's life. It appears that evalu...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Advanced biomedical research 2018-01, Vol.7 (1), p.131-131
Hauptverfasser:	Karahmadi, Mojgan, Tarrahi, Mohammad, Vatankhah Ardestani, Samaneh, Omranifard, Victoria, Farzaneh, Behdad
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Analysis Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder Autism Autism spectrum disorder Behavior Child health Children Children & youth Clinical trials Data processing Dosage and administration Drug therapy Hyperactivity Intervention Lamotrigine Language Medical research Memantine Nervous system agents Neurodevelopmental disorders Nonverbal communication Original Parents & parenting Pediatrics Pervasive developmental disorders Public relations executives Social interaction Statistical tests Studies Therapy Treatment outcome
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Zusammenfassung:	Background: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder with a recent increase in prevalence. A timely appropriate treatment for the disorder may play a crucial role in improvements in behaviors, interactions, and communications in an individual's life. It appears that evaluation of therapeutic approaches to the patients is essential and of importance. Thus, the aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of memantine as adjunct therapy in children with ASD. Materials and Methods: This randomized single-blind clinical trial included 60 children with ASD aged
ISSN:	2277-9175 2277-9175
DOI:	10.4103/abr.abr_100_18