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The gluten-free , casein-free diet in autism : results of a preliminary double blind clinical trial . This study tested the efficacy of a gluten-free and casein-free ( GFCF ) diet in treating autism using a randomized , double blind repeated measures crossover design . The sample included 15 children aged 2-16 years with autism spectrum disorder . Data on autistic symptoms and urinary peptide levels were collected in the subjects ' homes over the 12 weeks that they were on the diet . Group data indicated no statistically significant findings even though several parents reported improvement in their children . Although preliminary , this study demonstrates how a controlled clinical trial of the GFCF diet can be conducted , and suggests directions for future research .
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Intervention_Physical
gluten-free , casein-free diet
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Intervention_Other
gluten-free and casein-free ( GFCF ) diet
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Intervention_Physical
GFCF diet
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Outcome_Physical
autistic symptoms
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Outcome_Physical
urinary peptide levels
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Outcome_Mental
improvement
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Participant_Condition
autism :
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Participant_Condition
autism