ML-004 in Adolescents and Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) (NCT05081245) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 2
ML-004 in Adolescents and Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
United States, Australia, Canada168 participantsStarted 2022-09-13
Plain-language summary
ML-004-002 is a multi-center, randomized, double-blind, parallel-group, placebo-controlled study that will enroll approximately 150 adolescent and adult subjects with ASD. The primary objective is to evaluate the efficacy of ML-004 compared with placebo in the improvement of social communication deficits in subjects with ASD.
Who can participate
Age range
12 Years – 45 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age 12 to 45 at screening
* Has a designated care/study partner who can reliably report on symptoms
* Has a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
* Has a body mass index (BMI) 18 through 34 kg/m², inclusive
* Full scale IQ (or equivalent) ≥55 score, with adequate verbal fluency, as determined by the Principal Investigator.
* Psychoactive medications and adjunctive therapies are stable for 4 weeks prior to screening
* Must be able to swallow study medication
Exclusion Criteria:
* Has Rett syndrome or Child Disintegrative Disorder
* Has participated in any other study and received any other investigational medication (other than COVID-19 vaccination) or device within 60 days prior to screening
* History of epilepsy without current adequate control, or any seizure in the 6 months preceding screening
* History of suicidal ideation or behavior in the past 12 months, or a positive response to C-SSRS questions 4 and/or 5
* Systolic blood pressure ≥140 mmHg (if adult) or \>135 mmHg (if adolescent), or diastolic blood pressure ≥90 (if adult) or \>85 mmHg (if adolescent), or a clinical history of uncontrolled or severe hypertension
* If female, is pregnant or lactating
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Change from Baseline in Autism Behavior Inventory (ABI)-Social Communication Domain Score