The Effect of the Low Fodmap Diet in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders

Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Trial

Official title: The Effect of the Low Fodmap Diet on Gastrointestinal and Behavioral Problems in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

This study assesses the effect of the low fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and polyols (FODMAP) diet on gastrointestinal (GI) and behavioral problems in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The objectives of this study are: -To determine whether the low FODMAP diet causes a decrease in gastrointestinal problems related to ASD -To determine whether the low FODMAP diet causes a decrease in behavioral problems -To assess the effect of decreased gastrointestinal problems on reduction of behavioral problems

Clinical Trial Description

In this study, participants were children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) ages 6-17 years. Children with ASD were randomized to the low FODMAP diet or habitual diet for 2 weeks. At baseline and after a two-week intervention period, the parent/caregiver completed the Aberrant Behavior Checklist-Community and Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory Gastrointestinal Module. The parent/caregiver also completed a dietary food record, and stool consistency/frequency record (three days before start to intervention and the last three days of the intervention) of their children. ;

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Autistic Disorder
• Child Development Disorders, Pervasive
• Disease

• NCT number: NCT04054349
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: Ohio State University
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: January 3, 2019
• Completion date: July 30, 2019