Pharmacogenetics of Risperidone in Children With Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD)
Child Development Disorders, Pervasive
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Child Development Disorders, Pervasive focused on measuring Risperidone, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD)
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Male and female patients between the ages of 4 and 21 years. Patients meeting DSM-IV criteria for autistic disorder, Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD), or Pervasive Developmental Disorder-Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS) and about to initiate clinical treatment or currently clinically treated with risperidone. Patients about to initiate clinical treatment or currently clinically treated with risperidone, or currently on risperidone as a participant in one of the multi-site Research Unit for Pediatric Psychopharmacology (RUPP) protocols. Exclusion Criteria: Children taking psychotropic or other medication that will significantly interact with target CYP 450 isoenzyme activity, such to the discretion of the principal investigator (PI). Patients with known renal or hepatic dysfunction (e.g. serum creatinine, and transaminases or bilirubin exceeding age specific upper range limits) are not eligible. Failure of the parent/legal guardian to give informed consent.
Sites / Locations
- Children's Hospital of Michigan/Wayne State University
- Duke University Medical Center
- Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
- The Ohio State University Medical Center