List of investigational autism and pervasive developmental disorder drugs

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This is a list of investigational autism and pervasive developmental disorder drugs, or drugs that are currently under development for clinical use in the treatment of autistic spectrum disorders and/or other pervasive developmental disorders but are not yet approved.

Contents

Chemical/generic names are listed first, with developmental code names, synonyms, and brand names in parentheses.

This list was last comprehensively updated in October 2024. It is likely to become outdated with time.

Under development

Preregistration

Phase 3

Phase 2

Phase 1

Preclinical

Research

Phase unknown

Not under development

Development suspended

No development reported

Discontinued

Clinically used drugs

Approved drugs

Off-label drugs

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Lisuride</span> Chemical compound

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Serotonin receptor agonist</span> Neurotransmission-modulating substance

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Pomaglumetad</span> Drug, used as a treatment for schizophrenia

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Serotonin antagonist and reuptake inhibitor</span> Class of drug

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Willardiine</span> Chemical compound

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mesdopetam</span> Chemical compound

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">ENX-104</span> Experimental antidepressant drug

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