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piracetam and Autism

piracetam has been researched along with Autism in 8 studies

Piracetam: A compound suggested to be both a nootropic and a neuroprotective agent.

Research Excerpts

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" Therefore, it was of interest to assess the efficacy of piracetam, a positive modulator of AMPA-sensitive glutamate receptors in autistic disorder."9.13A double-blind placebo controlled trial of piracetam added to risperidone in patients with autistic disorder. ( Akhondzadeh, S; Ghelichnia, HA; Mohammadi, M; Mohammadi, MR; Nouroozinejad, GH; Shabstari, OL; Tajdar, H, 2008)
"The purpose of this study was to determine the safety and efficacy of the anticonvulsant levetiracetam in the treatment of children with autism."7.73Levetiracetam versus placebo in childhood and adolescent autism: a double-blind placebo-controlled study. ( Anagnostou, E; Chaplin, WF; Hollander, E; Iyengar, R; Soorya, L; Waldoks, SE; Wasserman, S; Watner, D, 2006)
" Therefore, it was of interest to assess the efficacy of piracetam, a positive modulator of AMPA-sensitive glutamate receptors in autistic disorder."5.13A double-blind placebo controlled trial of piracetam added to risperidone in patients with autistic disorder. ( Akhondzadeh, S; Ghelichnia, HA; Mohammadi, M; Mohammadi, MR; Nouroozinejad, GH; Shabstari, OL; Tajdar, H, 2008)
"The objectives of this study were to determine whether autistic children taking levetiracetam (1) showed improvement in the areas of aggression, impulsivity, hyperkinesis, and mood instability, and (2) showed a nootropic response."5.10Levetiracetam in autistic children: an open-label study. ( Rugino, TA; Samsock, TC, 2002)
"The purpose of this study was to determine the safety and efficacy of the anticonvulsant levetiracetam in the treatment of children with autism."3.73Levetiracetam versus placebo in childhood and adolescent autism: a double-blind placebo-controlled study. ( Anagnostou, E; Chaplin, WF; Hollander, E; Iyengar, R; Soorya, L; Waldoks, SE; Wasserman, S; Watner, D, 2006)
"Autism is a pervasive developmental disorder, with impairments in reciprocal social interaction and verbal and nonverbal communication."2.74First preliminary results of an observation of Panax ginseng treatment in patients with autistic disorder. ( Niederhofer, H, 2009)
"Levetiracetam is a commonly prescribed antiepileptic drug, and is generally well tolerated, but can eventually cause behavioral disturbances."1.38Levetiracetam-induced reversible autistic regression. ( Camacho, A; Espín, JC; Nuñez, N; Simón, R, 2012)

Research

Studies (8)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (12.50)18.7374
1990's1 (12.50)18.2507
2000's4 (50.00)29.6817
2010's2 (25.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Niederhofer, H1
Camacho, A1
Espín, JC1
Nuñez, N1
Simón, R1
Almeida, DM1
Jean, MR1
Chystsiakova, A1
Monahan, E1
Oliveira, SB1
Monteiro, IM1
Rugino, TA1
Samsock, TC1
Wasserman, S1
Iyengar, R1
Chaplin, WF1
Watner, D1
Waldoks, SE1
Anagnostou, E1
Soorya, L1
Hollander, E1
Akhondzadeh, S1
Tajdar, H1
Mohammadi, MR1
Mohammadi, M1
Nouroozinejad, GH1
Shabstari, OL1
Ghelichnia, HA1
Gualtieri, CT1
Golden, RN1
Fahs, JJ1
Paczynski, M1

Reviews

1 review available for piracetam and Autism

ArticleYear
New developments in pediatric psychopharmacology.
    Journal of developmental and behavioral pediatrics : JDBP, 1983, Volume: 4, Issue:3

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aggression; Anorexia Nervosa; Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic; Autistic Disorder

1983

Trials

4 trials available for piracetam and Autism

ArticleYear
First preliminary results of an observation of Panax ginseng treatment in patients with autistic disorder.
    Journal of dietary supplements, 2009, Volume: 6, Issue:4

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Autistic Disorder; Communication; Humans; Interpersonal Relations; Male; Nootropi

2009
Levetiracetam in autistic children: an open-label study.
    Journal of developmental and behavioral pediatrics : JDBP, 2002, Volume: 23, Issue:4

    Topics: Aggression; Anticonvulsants; Autistic Disorder; Cetirizine; Child; Child Behavior Disorders; Child,

2002
A double-blind placebo controlled trial of piracetam added to risperidone in patients with autistic disorder.
    Child psychiatry and human development, 2008, Volume: 39, Issue:3

    Topics: Antipsychotic Agents; Autistic Disorder; Child; Child, Preschool; Diagnostic and Statistical Manual

2008
New developments in pediatric psychopharmacology.
    Journal of developmental and behavioral pediatrics : JDBP, 1983, Volume: 4, Issue:3

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aggression; Anorexia Nervosa; Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic; Autistic Disorder

1983

Other Studies

4 other studies available for piracetam and Autism

ArticleYear
Levetiracetam-induced reversible autistic regression.
    Pediatric neurology, 2012, Volume: 47, Issue:1

    Topics: Anticonvulsants; Autistic Disorder; Cerebral Palsy; Child; Cognition Disorders; Epilepsy; Female; Hu

2012
Levetiracetam-associated acute pancreatitis in an adolescent with autism: a case report.
    Pancreas, 2013, Volume: 42, Issue:1

    Topics: Acute Disease; Adolescent; Anticonvulsants; Autistic Disorder; Epilepsy; Humans; Levetiracetam; Male

2013
Levetiracetam versus placebo in childhood and adolescent autism: a double-blind placebo-controlled study.
    International clinical psychopharmacology, 2006, Volume: 21, Issue:6

    Topics: Adolescent; Adolescent Behavior; Anticonvulsants; Autistic Disorder; Child; Child Behavior; Child, P

2006
Piracetam: a novel therapy for autism?
    Journal of autism and developmental disorders, 1997, Volume: 27, Issue:5

    Topics: Autistic Disorder; Cognition; Humans; Nootropic Agents; Piracetam

1997