Measuring Brain Inflammation in Autism
Study Detail
Eligibility
- Male
- 18 - 35 years old
- Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Purpose
To investigate the relationship between brain inflammation and the cognitive and behavioral symptoms of ASD
Involvement
Two screening visits at UCLA, 12 weeks of treatment with the antibiotic minocycline with visits to UCLA every other week, and two positron emission tomography (PET) brain scans at the West Los Angeles VA Hospital before and after treatment (16 weeks total). An adult who is close to the patient (informant) will also be asked to answer questions about the patient at certain visits.
Benefits
Up to $380 plus parking vouchers
Review and Approval
IRB Flyer: Age 18-35 Minocycline ASD flyer approved.pdf
Renewal Date: 2018, January 16
