Atypical antipsychotics for autism spectrum disorder: a network meta-analysis

This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (intervention). The objectives are as follows:

Primary

To assess the comparative efficacy of atypical antipsychotics for irritability through network meta-analysis in children and adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Secondary

To assess the safety and efficacy of atypical antipsychotics as medications for core and non-core symptoms in children and adults with ASD.

This is a protocol.