Combined Photo-Biomodulation At Acupuncture Points, Autologous PRP, and Umbilical Cord-Derived Exosome Therapy in Autism Spectrum Disorder

NCT ID: NCT06600529

Last Updated: 2024-09-19

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

100 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2024-08-13

Study Completion Date

2025-12-13

Brief Summary

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This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the efficacy of a combination of photo-biomodulation at acupuncture points, autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP), and umbilical cord-derived exosome therapy in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The study will compare these interventions against standard care to determine their impact on the severity of autism symptoms, as measured by the Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS) and other related markers.

Detailed Description

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The study involves three main interventions:

1. Photo-Biomodulation (PBM): PBM will be performed once a week using an 810nm, 210mW laser probe for 20 seconds at each selected acupuncture point.
2. Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP): PRP will be administered at 0 Day, 15 Day, 30 Day, and at 45th Day ADP-derived autologous PRP.
3. Exosome Therapy: Exosomes derived from umbilical cord tissue will be injected intravenously at laser acupuncture points. The PRP-exosome sessions will be repeated at 15 Days, 6 weeks, 12 weeks, and 24 weeks.

The study will run over a period of 6 months, with follow-ups and assessments at each phase. The primary outcome measure will be the change in CARS score, with secondary outcomes including additional ASD markers.

Conditions

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Autism Spectrum Disorder

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

* Estimated Enrollment: 100 Patients
* Allocation: Randomized
* Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
* Masking: Single (Participant)
* Primary Purpose: Treatment
Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Participants

Study Groups

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Control Group

Standard Care:

Procedure: Routine conventional Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) management and interventions for ASD, as per current clinical guidelines.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Standard Care (in control arm)

Intervention Type OTHER

Routine conventional including Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Experimental Group

The Group may be provided with three interventions and then compared with the control group in order to evaluate the effects of the said interventions.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Photo-Biomodulation

Intervention Type DEVICE

Application at acupuncture points for 20 seconds each week. using 810nm Laser probe

Autologous PRP

Intervention Type BIOLOGICAL

IV injection of Autologous Plasma Rich Platelets (PRP) on Days 0, 15, 30, and 45.

Exosome Therapy

Intervention Type BIOLOGICAL

IV injection of Umbilical Cord-Derived Exosomes at laser acupuncture points Umbilical Cord-Derived Exosomes

Interventions

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Photo-Biomodulation

Application at acupuncture points for 20 seconds each week. using 810nm Laser probe

Intervention Type DEVICE

Autologous PRP

IV injection of Autologous Plasma Rich Platelets (PRP) on Days 0, 15, 30, and 45.

Intervention Type BIOLOGICAL

Exosome Therapy

IV injection of Umbilical Cord-Derived Exosomes at laser acupuncture points Umbilical Cord-Derived Exosomes

Intervention Type BIOLOGICAL

Standard Care (in control arm)

Routine conventional including Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* • Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder based on DSM-5 criteria

* Age 3-12 years
* Stable on current medications for at least 4 weeks prior to study entry
* Parents or legal guardians willing to provide informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

* • Severe comorbid medical conditions

* Prior stem cell or exosome therapy
* History of hypersensitivity to any component of the interventions
* Inability to comply with study procedures
Minimum Eligible Age

3 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

12 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Iffat Anwar Medical Complex

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Locations

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Iffat Anwar Medical Complex

Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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Pakistan

Central Contacts

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Shahzad Anwar, MBBS, DOM

Role: CONTACT

0092 0300 9400049

Facility Contacts

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Shahzad Anwar

Role: primary

0092 0300 9400049

Shahzad Anwar, MBBS, DOM

Role: backup

Muhammad Hassan, MBBS, FIPP

Role: backup

Sulayman Waquar, M.Phil, PhD (Scholar)

Role: backup

Gull a Rukh Shaukat, MS

Role: backup

Other Identifiers

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IAMC004

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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