The Center for Human Development Research

CHDR Research Opportunities

The Center for Human Development research is currently recruiting participants for the following research studies:

LUMINENZ-AT (CM-AT) in Autism
Principal Investigator: Deborah A. Pearson, Ph.D.

We are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of an investigational medication designed to treat the symptoms of autism in children. Children between the ages of 3-8 years with autism may be eligible to participate in this 12-week, placebo-controlled trial, where half of the participants will receive the investigational medication and half will receive placebo. This study involves 6 visits (each visit ranging from 2-5 hours) to the clinic. During the initial visit, the child will undergo a free psychological screening evaluation of their IQ, language, and symptoms of autism and physical examination. The subsequent visits will be measures of behavior and medical check-ups to monitor the progress on the medication. For more information or to be screened, call Rosleen Mansour at 713-486-2591 or email Rosleen Mansour@uth.tmc.edu

See us on clinicaltrials.gov

Research Study on Symptoms of ADHD in Autism
Principal Investigator: Deborah A. Pearson, Ph.D.

We are currently recruiting children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders . This study will examine the cognitive and behavioral symptoms of children who have Autism Spectrum Disorders or ADHD and the effectiveness of methylphenidate in treating attention and behavior problems in children who have both Autism and ADHD symptoms. Click here for more information.

Research Registry

Participants may also join our Research Registry and we will contact them for future studies. You may join by:
1) Calling our office at 713-486-2591
2) Completing our form and faxing it to 713-383-3719 or emailing it to Rosleen.Mansour@uth.tmc.edu
Click here for more information .