Journal article
Impact of antipsychotics in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract
BackgroundThe net health benefit of using antipsychotics in children and adolescents with ASD is unclear. This review was performed to provide the evidence necessary to inform the Italian national guidelines for the management of ASD.MethodsWe performed a systematic review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing antipsychotics versus placebo for the treatment of ASD in children and adolescents. For efficacy, acceptability and safety we …
Authors
D’Alò GL; De Crescenzo F; Amato L; Cruciani F; Davoli M; Fulceri F; Minozzi S; Mitrova Z; Morgano GP; Nardocci F
Journal
Health and Quality of Life Outcomes, Vol. 19, No. 1,
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
12 2021
DOI
10.1186/s12955-021-01669-0
ISSN
1477-7525