Trial name or title	Diet and Behavior in Young Children with Autism Clinical trials no.: NCT00090428
Methods
Participants	Expected enrollment: 30. Ages eligible: 30 to 54 Months, both genders eligible; Inclusion Criteria: Autism spectrum disorder or pervasive developmental disorder Participation in applied behavioral analysis classes for at least 4 months, with at least 20 hours per week of service, and at least 1 hour of service in the home A score higher than 30 on the Mullen Early Learning scale Ability to maintain a gluten- and casein-free diet during the study In order to maintain study integrity, and due to frequent child assessments, enrollment is limited to a select population within the Rochester NY (USA) area
Interventions	Gluten- and casein-free diet
Outcomes	Primary Outcomes: Safety and Efficacy of the gluten free casein free diet
Starting date	Study start: January 2004; Expected completion: April 2008
Contact information	University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York, 14642, United States; Recruiting Carol Stamm carol stamm@urmc.rochester.edu
Notes	Sponsored by the NIMH