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Table 4 ADOS Scores at beginning and end of Phase 1 for 7-round group (n = 26) and 1-round group (n = 15).

From: Safety and efficacy of oral DMSA therapy for children with autism spectrum disorders: Part B - Behavioral results

 

Initial

Final

% change

Communication

   

7 Rounds

7.8

7.1

-9%

1 Round

6.7

5.9

-11%

Sociability

   

7 Rounds

9.3

8.3

-10%**

1 Round

8.1

7.9

-2%

Communication + Sociability

   

7 Rounds

17.0

15.4

-9%***

1 Round

14.7

13.7

-7%

Play

   

7 Rounds

3.2

3.0

-5%

1 Round

2.8

2.8

0%

SBRI

   

7 Rounds

3.9

3.5

-9%

1 Round

3.5

3.5

-2%

  1. * P < 0.05
  2. ** P < 0.01
  3. *** P < 0.001
  4. The statistical significance of the change is indicated, based on a paired ttest.