Use of N-Acetylcysteine in the Treatment of Repetitive and Self-Injurious Behaviors in Cornelia de Lange Syndrome (NCT04381897)
Use of N-Acetylcysteine (NAC) in the Treatment of Repetitive Behaviors (RB) and Self-Injurious Behaviors (SIB) in Cornelia de Lange Syndrome: A Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Pilot Study
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
This research project is a randomized cross-over pilot trial which aims to test the efficacy of N-acetylcysteine (NAC) for the treatment of Repetitive Behaviors (RB) and self-injurious behavior (SIB) in patients with Cornelia de Lange Syndrome (CdLs). NAC is a known anti-oxidative stress and neuroprotective agent, which has been shown to decrease the occurrence of SIB such as skin picking. NAC has also shown partial response in trials for compulsive behaviors in Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and related disorders in autism. Cornelia de Lange syndrome (CdLS) is a genetic disorder with autistic features, including RBs and SIB. In this randomized clinical trial, participants with CdLS will be blindly assigned one of two possible treatment arms: 1) placebo (8 weeks) and NAC (8 weeks); or 2) NAC (8 weeks) and placebo (8 weeks), with an intermediate 2-week washout period.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine — Baltimore, Maryland
Age range: 13 Years to 35 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine — Baltimore, Maryland
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (443) 857-9365
Email: msalehi3@jhmi.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 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 § 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.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.