Probiotics and Oxytocin Nasal Spray on Social Behaviors of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Children
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2019-10-02
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Because oral probiotics reported to potentially induce endogenous Oxytocin, and Oxytocin has
been reported to improve social behaviors, the investigators will conduct a pilot trial to
compare the effects of probiotics and Oxytocin on social behavioral changes in ASD children.
Additionally, the investigators will check oxytocin levels, and perform brain fMRI in some
subjects, in order to determine which treatment is more efficient, sustainable, and
practical, and whether both treatments in combination are better than either treatment alone.
If the trial is conclusive, the investigators will conduct a trial in large scale to
understand more the mechanism of ASD behaviors and corresponding effective interventions.