Brain-training reward system study for adults with autism
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a “reward system” approach in the brain for adults with autism (and also for adults with food addiction and for healthy volunteers). It may help researchers understand brain and behavior differences and whether this kind of task-based training is safe and useful.
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Who can take part
- You’re 18 or older.
- You have autism diagnosis (or food addiction diagnosis), or you’re a healthy volunteer without major brain/mental conditions.
- Your IQ is above 70 (no intellectual disability).
- You can understand and follow study instructions during tasks.
- You must agree in writing to join the study (informed consent).
- You must be able to do MRI, including having no MRI safety issues and no uncorrected vision problems.
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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