2017
Challenges in Conducting Clinical Trials for Pharmacotherapies in Fragile X Syndrome: Lessons Learned
Harkins C, Dominick K, Wink L, Pedapati E, Shaffer R, Fitzpatrick S, Davenport M, Sweeney J, Erickson C. Challenges in Conducting Clinical Trials for Pharmacotherapies in Fragile X Syndrome: Lessons Learned. Pharmaceutical Medicine 2017, 31: 235-244. DOI: 10.1007/s40290-017-0199-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAutism spectrum disorderFragile X syndromeBehavioral outcome measuresClinician-reported instrumentsUse of parentsBehavioral measuresEye gazeSpectrum disorderNeuroscientific advancesReport instrumentX syndromeTreatment developmentCommon single gene causeBrain functionRater biasBehavioral heterogeneityIntellectual disabilityPharmacotherapy trialsOutcome measuresPotential explanationTreatment-associated changesQuantitative measuresMeasuresDisordersFuture success
2016
A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial of Low-Dose Sertraline in Young Children With Fragile X Syndrome
Greiss Hess L, Fitzpatrick S, Nguyen D, Chen Y, Gaul K, Schneider A, Lemons Chitwood K, Eldeeb M, Polussa J, Hessl D, Rivera S, Hagerman R. A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial of Low-Dose Sertraline in Young Children With Fragile X Syndrome. Journal Of Developmental And Behavioral Pediatrics 2016, 37: 619-628. PMID: 27560971, PMCID: PMC5039060, DOI: 10.1097/dbp.0000000000000334.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLow-dose sertralineEL developmentFragile X syndromeYoung childrenSensory Processing Measure–PreschoolVisual perceptual abilitiesAutism spectrum disorderSocial participationLong-term side effectsPerceptual abilitiesMullen ScalesLanguage developmentSpectrum disorderX syndromeAge equivalentsSide effectsSertraline armClinical Global Impression Scale-ImprovementMSELEarly childhoodSelective serotonin reuptake inhibitorsGlobal clinical improvementChildrenPlacebo-controlled trialSerious adverse eventsAggression in autism spectrum disorder: presentation and treatment options
Fitzpatrick S, Srivorakiat L, Wink L, Pedapati E, Erickson C. Aggression in autism spectrum disorder: presentation and treatment options. Neuropsychiatric Disease And Treatment 2016, Volume 12: 1525-1538. PMID: 27382295, PMCID: PMC4922773, DOI: 10.2147/ndt.s84585.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAutism spectrum disorderSpectrum disorderFunctional communication trainingASD diagnosisFunctional behavioral assessmentSocial communicationNegative outcomesSocial interactionSocial supportDevelopmental disabilitiesPersistent difficultiesBehavioral assessmentCommunication trainingAggressionNeurodevelopmental disordersAggressive behaviorRepetitive patternsDisordersReinforcement strategiesIndividualsStress levelsQuality of lifeAggression ratesCaregiversSecond-generation antipsychotics