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Project

PHARM - Risperidone Pharmacokinetics in Children with Pervasive Developmental Disorder or Autism

Center:

OH-The Nisonger Center, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2007

Contact Information:

Ashley Reno
[email protected]
614-688-8214

Project Description:

This is a pharmacokinetic study looking at absorption and metabolism of risperidone (brand name: Risperdal) in young people. One goal is to collect information that will help researchers to develop a way to measure drug levels with fewer blood draws. In order to accomplish this, it is necessary to measure risperidone in blood plasma collected at specific times throughout a dosing interval. Participants must be between the ages of 4 and 21, inclusive, and have been diagnosed with a pervasive developmental disorder (i.e., autism, asperger's) or a tic disorder. These individuals must be receiving treatment with risperidone.

Keyword(s):

Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorder, Asperger's Disorder, Risperidone

Core Function(s):

Performing Research or Evaluation

Area of Emphasis

Health-Related Activities

Target Audience:

Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Specific Groups

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

National