Study in CT for kids w/Autism/Asperger's/PDD & hyperacti

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Do you have a child with Pervasive Developmental Disorder and hyperactivity?

Yale Child Study Center is conducting a research study to test the effectiveness of a non-stimulant medication, extended-release guanfacine (Intuniv®), for children with PDD and hyperactivity.

Eligible children are at least 5 but younger than 14 years old, with autism, Asperger’s, or PDD-NOS, and clinically significant hyperactivity, currently medication-free or on ineffective medication.

CONTACT: 203-737-5317

Guanfacine is that blood pressure medication that's prescribed in conjunction with ADHD meds in order to improve the ADHD med's performance. My son and I both take Strattera and Guanfacine. I've never heard it used as a primary med for hyperactivity or PDD-NOS for that matter. How does it help?

Unfortunately, I will not be able to reply to questions in this forum, but if you are interested in more information, please visit the website listed in my profile, or call the number listed in the original post.
Thanks,
Caitlin