drugset / Trial / NCT07091279

Propranolol for Aggression, Self-Injury, and Severe Disruptive Behavior in Adolescents and Adults With Autism

NCT07091279

RandomizedParallel-groupQuadruple-blindTreatment

Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if propranolol can help reduce challenging behaviors associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder, including aggression, self-injury, and severe disruptive behaviors. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either propranolol or a placebo (a look-alike substance that contains no drug) daily for 12 weeks. After the 12 weeks, all participants will have the opportunity to receive propranolol for an additional 12 weeks.

Timeline

Start
2026-01-30
Primary completion
2028-11
Completion
2028-12

Drugs

EvaluationDrugModalityDoseRoute
Subject Propranolol Small molecule 200 mg Oral