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Effect of a Casein and Gluten Free Diet in Mexican Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Effect of a Casein and Gluten Free Diet on Gastrointestinal Symptoms, Clinical Variables and Gut Microbiota Composition in Mexican Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
About This Trial
Assess the effect of a casein-free and gluten-free diet on gastrointestinal symptoms, clinical variables, and the composition of the intestinal microbiota in Mexican children with autism spectrum disorder.
Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)
Who May Qualify:
Children between 4-10 years old diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder using the criteria established in the ADOS scale and the CARS.
Who Should NOT Join This Trial:
Children who have received:
- Antibiotics
- Antimycotics
- Probiotic supplements
- Prebiotic supplements
- Any medication that may alter the microbial composition of the patient, minimum one month prior to sampling.
- Children on a strict dietary regimen other than a casein-free and gluten-free diet.
- Children with celiac disease or who present any gluten-related disorder.
- Children with allergy to dairy products.
Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.
Original Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria:
Children between 4-10 years old diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder using the criteria established in the ADOS scale and the CARS.
Exclusion Criteria:
Children who have received:
* Antibiotics
* Antimycotics
* Probiotic supplements
* Prebiotic supplements
* Any medication that may alter the microbial composition of the patient, minimum one month prior to sampling.
* Children on a strict dietary regimen other than a casein-free and gluten-free diet.
* Children with celiac disease or who present any gluten-related disorder.
* Children with allergy to dairy products.
Treatments Being Tested
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Gluten free and casein free diet
Parents will be advised for three months to ensure that children with autism spectrum disorder follow a casein-free and gluten-free diet during this period.
Locations (1)
Centro Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad de Guadalajara
Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico