The Prevalence of Psychological and Medical Comorbidities Among Children Suffering From Autistic Spectrum Disorder and the Differences Between Ethnic Groups in Israel

January 5, 2012 updated by: Hillel Yaffe Medical Center
It is known that several psychological and medical comorbidities are frequently found among children suffering from autistic spectrum disorders. Our aim is to investigate which comorbidities are most common among those children and whether there are differences among the different ethnic groups found in Israel.

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Anticipated)

200

Contacts and Locations

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Study Locations

  • Israel
      • Hadera, Israel, 38100
        • Hillel Yaffe Medical Center

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

2 years to 14 years (Child, Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Probability Sample

Study Population

Community sample

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Diagnosed with autism

Exclusion Criteria:

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Observational Models: Case-Only
  • Time Perspectives: Retrospective

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
Autistic Children
Other: Retrospective case study
Retrospective case study

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Percentage of autistic children with comorbidities
Time Frame: One year
One year

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Hillel Yaffe Medical Center

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

March 1, 2012

Primary Completion (Anticipated)

March 1, 2013

Study Completion (Anticipated)

March 1, 2013

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

January 4, 2012

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 5, 2012

First Posted (Estimate)

January 6, 2012

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

January 6, 2012

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 5, 2012

Last Verified

January 1, 2012

More Information

Terms related to this study

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 0103-11-HYMC

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