Study of reactions during routine blood tests in autism
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at how people with autism (and some without autism) react during a routine blood test. Researchers will watch and measure behavior and body responses to better understand distress and comfort during needle procedures.
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Who can take part
- Be older than 6 years
- Agree to join the study and (if asked) agree to video recording
- Have a doctor’s order for a routine blood sample
- Not be using pain medicines that could change how pain is felt
- Your current medical treatments must be stable (no recently changed or unsteady medicines)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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