Overcoming the Placebo Effect in Fragile X Clinical Trials

In a placebo-controlled clinical trial, some participants are given an experimental medication, while others are given a placebo. A strong placebo effect can obscure results.

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Aripiprazole (Abilify) in the Treatment of People with Fragile X: An Anecdotal Account

This article discusses Abilify (aripiprazole) as a “off-label” treatment for people with Fragile X syndrome (FXS). Abilify targets irritability, aggression, self-injury and severe tantrums.

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