LUMINENZ-AT (CM-AT) in Children with Autism

You may be interested in learning more about a new clinical trial for children ages 9-12 years old....

Investigators at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston are conducting a 180-week, study to assess the safety and effectiveness of an investigational medication designed to treat the behavioral symptoms in children with autism.

Your child may be eligible if he/she:

•  Has a diagnosis of autism
•  Is between the ages of 9-12 years
•  Has a parent who can read and sign a consent form written in English

Your child cannot participate if he/she:

•  weighs less than 48 pounds
•  has allergies to pork products or pancreatic enzymes
•  has a history of severe head trauma or stroke
•  had a seizure within the last year prior to enrollment
•  Is diagnosed with chronic illnesses impacting overall health

What is involved?

• Participants will take the medication for up to 180 weeks--no pills to swallow, the tasteless medication is sprinkled on food
• Receive some compensation for their time and travel

What will I receive, if eligible to participate in this research study?

• a free psychological screening assessment
• compensation for time and travel
• Free study medication

Risks and benefits will be discussed with research participants and their parent prior to enrolling in the study.

Where does this research study take place?

We are located in the Texas Medical Center in Houston and are part of the University of Texas Health Science Center.
Our physical address is:

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Behavioral and Biomedical Sciences Building, 2nd Floor
1941 East Rd.
Houston,TX 77054

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Who do I contact?

For further information and to find out if your child is eligible to participate, please call Rosleen Mansour at 713-486-2591 or you may email Rosleen.Mansour@uth.tmc.edu.

You may also complete this form and send it by:
-email: Rosleen.Mansour@uth.tmc.edu
-fax: 713-383-3719 or
-mail to: Rosleen Mansour, 1941 East Rd., Houston, TX, 77054

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Principal Investigator

Deborah A. Pearson , Ph.D.
Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Center for Human Development Research
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Co-investigator

Cynthia W. Santos, M.D.
Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Child and Adolescent Family Clinic
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston