Autism brain study using MRI and social thinking tasks
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study uses MRI brain scans (already needed for medical reasons) to better understand how autism affects social thinking. It compares people with autism to healthy volunteers to see differences in brain activity.
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Who can take part
- You are between 3 months and 24 years old and either have an autism diagnosis or are being evaluated for autism.
- An MRI (brain scan) is already part of your medical care.
- Your parent or guardian has signed a consent form.
- You are covered by French social security.
- Healthy volunteers (no known neurological or mental health conditions) can also join, aged 3 months to 28 years, and must have had a normal MRI scan if under 5 years old.
- No metal implants or severe claustrophobia that would prevent an MRI.
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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