Testing the Efficacy of 100mg Vitamin-B6 Daily for Sensory Reactivity in Autism

ConditionAutism
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-60
SponsorUniversity of Reading

About this trial

This clinical trial aims to explore the effect of Vitamin B6 supplementation on anxiety sensory hyperreactivity in autistic adults. Researchers will compare a placebo group to high-dose Vitamin-B6 to see if vitamin B6 reduce anxiety and sensory reactivity differences in autism.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Between the ages of 18 to 60

With a diagnosis of autism

Disqualifiers

Taking any supplement that contains more than 2mg of Vitamin B6 or taking GABA agonist drugs

Have a medical history of peripheral neuropathy

lactose intolerance (placebo tablet is lactose based)

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Pyridoxal 5'-Phosphate (100 mg)
  • Placebo

Treatment groups

40 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators