2018
An Exploratory Trial of Transdermal Nicotine for Aggression and Irritability in Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Lewis AS, van Schalkwyk GI, Lopez MO, Volkmar FR, Picciotto MR, Sukhodolsky DG. An Exploratory Trial of Transdermal Nicotine for Aggression and Irritability in Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Journal Of Autism And Developmental Disorders 2018, 48: 2748-2757. PMID: 29536216, PMCID: PMC6394231, DOI: 10.1007/s10803-018-3536-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAutism spectrum disorderSpectrum disorderTransdermal nicotineDouble-blind crossover trialAggressive behaviorPreliminary efficacyAggressive symptomsSleep ratingsAggressionSubscale changesNicotinic acetylcholine receptorsNAChR agonistsPrimary outcomeNicotine treatmentCrossover trialExploratory trialΑ7 nAChRsAcetylcholine receptorsNicotineAdultsDisordersPlaceboNAChRsFurther investigationTrials
2017
Extended-Release Guanfacine Does Not Show a Large Effect on Tic Severity in Children with Chronic Tic Disorders
Murphy TK, Fernandez TV, Coffey BJ, Rahman O, Gavaletz A, Hanks CE, Tillberg CS, Gomez LI, Sukhodolsky DG, Katsovich L, Scahill L. Extended-Release Guanfacine Does Not Show a Large Effect on Tic Severity in Children with Chronic Tic Disorders. Journal Of Child And Adolescent Psychopharmacology 2017, 27: 762-770. PMID: 28723227, DOI: 10.1089/cap.2017.0024.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsExtended-release guanfacineLack of efficacyChronic tic disorderGuanfacine groupPlacebo groupYGTSS total scoreAdverse eventsTotal scoreTic disordersYale Global Tic Severity Scale total scoreClinical Global Impressions-Improvement scaleCommon adverse eventsPlacebo-controlled trialKey secondary outcomesPrimary outcome measureLarger efficacy trialScale total scoreDry mouthSecondary outcomesPreliminary efficacyWeek 8Efficacy trialsOutcome measuresTic severityTourette's disorder
2015
Sensitivity of the modified Children’s Yale–Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale to detect change: Results from two multi-site trials
Scahill L, Sukhodolsky DG, Anderberg E, Dimitropoulos A, Dziura J, Aman MG, McCracken J, Tierney E, Hallett V, Katz K, Vitiello B, McDougle C. Sensitivity of the modified Children’s Yale–Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale to detect change: Results from two multi-site trials. Autism 2015, 20: 145-152. PMID: 25882391, DOI: 10.1177/1362361315574889.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2014
Examination of Aggression and Self-injury in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Serious Behavioral Problems
Carroll D, Hallett V, McDougle CJ, Aman MG, McCracken JT, Tierney E, Arnold LE, Sukhodolsky DG, Lecavalier L, Handen BL, Swiezy N, Johnson C, Bearss K, Vitiello B, Scahill L. Examination of Aggression and Self-injury in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Serious Behavioral Problems. Child And Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics Of North America 2014, 23: 57-72. PMID: 24231167, PMCID: PMC4212264, DOI: 10.1016/j.chc.2013.08.002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAggressionAnalysis of VarianceAntipsychotic AgentsChildChild Development Disorders, PervasiveChild, PreschoolChi-Square DistributionDouble-Blind MethodFemaleHumansIntelligence TestsMaleOutcome Assessment, Health CarePsychiatric Status Rating ScalesRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicRisperidoneSelf-Injurious BehaviorSeverity of Illness IndexConceptsAutism spectrum disorderSubtypes of aggressionSelf-injurious behaviorSpectrum disorderUnderstanding of aggressionSerious behavioral problemsParent interviewsBehavioral problemsSelf-InjuryAggressionStudy findingsChildrenRisperidone trialsChildren 2DisordersIndividualized treatmentPositive responseSubtypesFurther studiesBiological mechanismsHigh rateInterviewsFindingsNarrativesBehavior
2009
Medication and Parent Training in Children With Pervasive Developmental Disorders and Serious Behavior Problems: Results From a Randomized Clinical Trial
Aman MG, Mcdougle CJ, Scahill L, Handen B, Arnold LE, Johnson C, Stigler KA, Bearss K, Butter E, Swiezy NB, Sukhodolsky DD, Ramadan Y, Pozdol SL, Nikolov R, Lecavalier L, Kohn AE, Koenig K, Hollway JA, Korzekwa P, Gavaletz A, Mulick JA, Hall KL, Dziura J, Ritz L, Trollinger S, Yu S, Vitiello B, Wagner A, Network F. Medication and Parent Training in Children With Pervasive Developmental Disorders and Serious Behavior Problems: Results From a Randomized Clinical Trial. Journal Of The American Academy Of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 2009, 48: 1143-1154. PMID: 19858761, PMCID: PMC3142923, DOI: 10.1097/chi.0b013e3181bfd669.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPervasive developmental disorderClinical trialsClinical Global Impressions-Improvement scoreAberrant Behavior Checklist IrritabilityParallel-group clinical trialParent trainingBehavioral problemsDevelopmental disordersRisperidone doseRisperidone monotherapyHyperactivity/noncompliance subscaleSevere behavioral problemsCOMB groupPT sessionsQuestionnaire scoresHSQ scoresMedicationsGreater reductionChildrenPrimary measureRisperidoneSignificant reductionStereotypic behaviorScoresDose
2007
Parent-Rated Anxiety Symptoms in Children with Pervasive Developmental Disorders: Frequency and Association with Core Autism Symptoms and Cognitive Functioning
Sukhodolsky DG, Scahill L, Gadow KD, Arnold LE, Aman MG, McDougle CJ, McCracken JT, Tierney E, Williams White S, Lecavalier L, Vitiello B. Parent-Rated Anxiety Symptoms in Children with Pervasive Developmental Disorders: Frequency and Association with Core Autism Symptoms and Cognitive Functioning. Research On Child And Adolescent Psychopathology 2007, 36: 117-128. PMID: 17674186, DOI: 10.1007/s10802-007-9165-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAggressionAntipsychotic AgentsAnxietyAsperger SyndromeAttention Deficit Disorder with HyperactivityAutistic DisorderCentral Nervous System StimulantsChildChild Development Disorders, PervasiveChild, PreschoolCognition DisordersComorbidityCross-Over StudiesDouble-Blind MethodFemaleHumansIntelligenceLanguage Development DisordersMaleMethylphenidatePersonality AssessmentRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicRisperidoneSocial BehaviorStereotyped BehaviorConceptsPervasive developmental disorderParent-rated anxiety symptomsAnxiety symptomsHigher IQCore symptomsDevelopmental disordersCore autism symptomsAdolescent Symptom InventoryFunctional language useMedication-free childrenSocial anxietyAutism symptomsCognitive functioningParent ratingsSocial reciprocityResultsForty-three percentProblem behaviorAnxiety disordersSymptom InventoryOverall impairmentAnxietyGreater impairmentLanguage useStereotyped behaviorIQ