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clonidine and Pervasive Child Development Disorders

clonidine has been researched along with Pervasive Child Development Disorders in 8 studies

Clonidine: An imidazoline sympatholytic agent that stimulates ALPHA-2 ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS and central IMIDAZOLINE RECEPTORS. It is commonly used in the management of HYPERTENSION.
clonidine (amino form) : A clonidine that is 4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazol-2-amine in which one of the amino hydrogens is replaced by a 2,6-dichlorophenyl group.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Seizures are reported to occur more frequently among children with diagnoses of autism and pervasive developmental disorder (PDD), and some reports indicate a frequency as high as 30%."2.71EEG sedation for children with autism. ( Castello, FV; Mehta, UC; Patel, I, 2004)
"Children and adolescents diagnosed with autism and related pervasive developmental disorders (PDDs) often sustain irritability, including aggression, self-injurious behavior, and tantrums."2.44Pharmacotherapy of irritability in pervasive developmental disorders. ( McDougle, CJ; Stigler, KA, 2008)

Research

Studies (8)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's1 (12.50)18.2507
2000's4 (50.00)29.6817
2010's3 (37.50)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Fernández-Jaén, A1
Martín Fernández-Mayoralas, D1
Fernández-Perrone, AL1
Calleja-Pérez, B1
Muñoz-Jareño, N1
López-Arribas, S1
Stigler, KA1
McDougle, CJ2
Scahill, L1
Rowles, BM1
Findling, RL1
Dowben, JS1
Grant, JS1
Keltner, NL1
Mehta, UC1
Patel, I1
Castello, FV1
Weller, EB1
Rowan, A1
Elia, J1
Weller, RA1

Reviews

5 reviews available for clonidine and Pervasive Child Development Disorders

ArticleYear
[Autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: pharmacological intervention].
    Revista de neurologia, 2013, Sep-06, Volume: 57 Suppl 1

    Topics: Adrenergic Uptake Inhibitors; Atomoxetine Hydrochloride; Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivi

2013
Pharmacotherapy of irritability in pervasive developmental disorders.
    Child and adolescent psychiatric clinics of North America, 2008, Volume: 17, Issue:4

    Topics: Adolescent; Aggression; Anticonvulsants; Antipsychotic Agents; Autistic Disorder; Child; Child Devel

2008
Alpha-2 adrenergic agonists in children with inattention, hyperactivity and impulsiveness.
    CNS drugs, 2009, Volume: 23 Suppl 1

    Topics: Adrenergic alpha-Agonists; Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity; Child; Child Development D

2009
Review of pharmacotherapy options for the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and ADHD-like symptoms in children and adolescents with developmental disorders.
    Developmental disabilities research reviews, 2010, Volume: 16, Issue:3

    Topics: Adolescent; Amphetamines; Antipsychotic Agents; Atomoxetine Hydrochloride; Attention Deficit Disorde

2010
Aggressive behavior in patients with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, conduct disorder, and pervasive developmental disorders.
    The Journal of clinical psychiatry, 1999, Volume: 60 Suppl 15

    Topics: Adolescent; Aggression; Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity; Carbamazepine; Child; Child D

1999

Trials

1 trial available for clonidine and Pervasive Child Development Disorders

ArticleYear
EEG sedation for children with autism.
    Journal of developmental and behavioral pediatrics : JDBP, 2004, Volume: 25, Issue:2

    Topics: Autistic Disorder; Child Development Disorders, Pervasive; Clonidine; Electroencephalography; Humans

2004

Other Studies

2 other studies available for clonidine and Pervasive Child Development Disorders

ArticleYear
Clonidine: diverse use in pharmacologic management.
    Perspectives in psychiatric care, 2011, Volume: 47, Issue:2

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Asperger Syndrome; Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity; Autistic Disord

2011
Methylphenidate an effective treatment for ADHD?
    Journal of autism and developmental disorders, 2004, Volume: 34, Issue:5

    Topics: Adrenergic alpha-Agonists; Antipsychotic Agents; Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity; Auti

2004