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guanfacine and Autistic Disorder

guanfacine has been researched along with Autistic Disorder in 4 studies

Guanfacine: A centrally acting antihypertensive agent with specificity towards ADRENERGIC ALPHA-2 RECEPTORS.

Autistic Disorder: A disorder beginning in childhood. It is marked by the presence of markedly abnormal or impaired development in social interaction and communication and a markedly restricted repertoire of activity and interest. Manifestations of the disorder vary greatly depending on the developmental level and chronological age of the individual. (DSM-V)

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"The present study involved a double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover trial of guanfacine in 11 children (ages 5-9 years) with developmental disabilities and symptoms of inattention/overactivity."9.13Guanfacine in children with autism and/or intellectual disabilities. ( Handen, BL; Hardan, AY; Sahl, R, 2008)
"The present study involved a double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover trial of guanfacine in 11 children (ages 5-9 years) with developmental disabilities and symptoms of inattention/overactivity."5.13Guanfacine in children with autism and/or intellectual disabilities. ( Handen, BL; Hardan, AY; Sahl, R, 2008)

Research

Studies (4)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's3 (75.00)29.6817
2010's1 (25.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Brosco, JP1
Handen, BL1
Sahl, R1
Hardan, AY1
McDougle, CJ1
De Ocampo, AC1
Jacobs, JM1

Reviews

1 review available for guanfacine and Autistic Disorder

ArticleYear
Medical management of autism.
    Journal of the South Carolina Medical Association (1975), 2006, Volume: 102, Issue:8

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Antidepressive Agents; Autistic Disorder; Central Nervous System Stimulants; Chil

2006

Trials

1 trial available for guanfacine and Autistic Disorder

ArticleYear
Guanfacine in children with autism and/or intellectual disabilities.
    Journal of developmental and behavioral pediatrics : JDBP, 2008, Volume: 29, Issue:4

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

2008

Other Studies

2 other studies available for guanfacine and Autistic Disorder

ArticleYear
Conflicts in family-centered pediatric care for patients with autism.
    AMA journal of ethics, 2015, Apr-01, Volume: 17, Issue:4

    Topics: Adrenergic alpha-2 Receptor Agonists; Adult; Antidepressive Agents; Antipsychotic Agents; Autistic D

2015
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