Data on Autism Spectrum Disorders Reported by Lindsay M. Ham and Colleagues (Points to consider when initiating clinical investigations in autistic paediatric populations-A White Paper).

A report from Basel, Switzerland discusses the challenges faced by individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in social interaction and communication. The report highlights the lack of pharmacological therapies to effectively treat the core symptoms of ASD and emphasizes the importance of including the pediatric population in clinical trials for investigational drugs. The report consolidates recommendations from regulatory guidelines and advises on elements to support a prospect of direct benefit (PDB) for participants in early pediatric clinical trials for ASD. The research aims to guide industry and academic sponsors in conducting these trials. [Extracted from the article]