๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-01-20

Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Autism Spectrum Disorder (NCT02000284)

Defining Subgroups of Mitochondrial Disease and Dysfunction in Autism Spectrum Disorder

๐Ÿ”ต Active, Not Recruiting Interventional Protocol ๐Ÿ“Š Observational Clinical Research Sponsor: University of Arkansas

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

Researchers at Arkansas Children's Hospital Research Institute are conducting a study about mitochondrial function in children. The study involves up to 5 visits to Arkansas Children's Hospital with fasting blood draws, behavioral assessments, and/or questionnaires. This study is not currently recruiting, but continues to follow those who were enrolled. There is no cost for visits or study-related exams. For further information, please contact the program manager, Leanna Delhey, at ldelhey@uams.edu or 501-364-4519

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: The University of Tennessee Health Science Center โ€” Memphis, Tennessee

Age range: 0 Years to 17 Years

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

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Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • The University of Tennessee Health Science Center โ€” Memphis, Tennessee

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—