Please assess the completion status of the following clinical trial:

Trial Title: Dose Finding Study of Pioglitazone in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) (PIO)

Study Design Characteristics:
- Allocation: NON_RANDOMIZED
- Intervention Model: SINGLE_GROUP
- Observational Model: None
- Primary Purpose: TREATMENT
- Time Perspective: None
- Masking: SINGLE
- Phase: PHASE2
- Number of Arms: 2.0

Eligibility Criteria:
Inclusion Criteria:~1. Male or female outpatients 5-12 years of age inclusive (see Note below).~2. Meet Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th Edition, Text Revision (DSM-IV) criteria. DSM-IV criteria for Autistic Disorder or Asperger's Disorder (autism spectrum disorder) will be confirmed by a clinician with expertise with individuals with ASD. Best estimate Diagnosis will be reached using DSM-IV criteria, the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-G) and the Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R).~3. Have a Clinical Global Impression-Severity (CGI-S) score ≥ 4 (moderately ill) at Baseline.~4. If already receiving stable non-pharmacologic educational, behavioural, and/or dietary interventions, have continuous participation during the preceding 3 months prior to Screening and will not electively initiate new or modify ongoing interventions for the duration of the study.~5. Have normal physical examination and laboratory test results at Screening. If abnormal, the finding(s) must be deemed clinically insignificant by the Investigator.~Exclusion Criteria:~1. Patients born prior to 35 weeks gestational age.~2. Families without sufficient command of the English Language.~3. Patients with any primary psychiatric diagnosis other than autism at Screening.~4. Patients with a current neurological disease, including, but not limited to, movement disorder, tuberous sclerosis, fragile X, and any other known genetic syndromes.~5. Pregnant female patients, female patients who are sexually active, female patients using the birth control pill for whatever reason.~6. Patients with a medical condition that might interfere with the conduct of the study, confound interpretation of the study results, or endanger their own well-being. Patients with evidence or history of malignancy or any significant hematological, endocrine, cardiovascular (including any rhythm disorder), respiratory, renal, hepatic, or gastrointestinal disease. Patients with stable epilepsy (no seizures for 6 months) and on stable doses of antiepileptic medications (no changes in 3 months) will be allowed in the study.~7. Patients taking psychoactive medication(s).~8. Patients taking insulin.~9. Patients unable to tolerate venipuncture procedures for blood sampling.~10. Patients with parent(s)/caregiver(s) who smoke.~11. Patients who have had previous bladder infection(s).~12. Patients with a family history of bladder cancer.

- Gender: ALL
- Minimum Age: 5 Years
- Maximum Age: 12 Years
- Healthy Volunteers: f

Study Arms:
- Pioglitazone (Type: EXPERIMENTAL): A modified dose finding method will be used to determine safety and dose response among three dose levels (0.25mg/kg QD, 0.5mg/kg QD, and 0.75mg/kg QD). There will be 14 weeks of active treatment.
- Placebo (Type: PLACEBO_COMPARATOR): None

Based on this trial design, predict the completion outcome and termination type (if applicable).

Answer: outcome: complete