Brain flexibility in autistic and non-autistic adults
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at how the brain predicts and adapts in autistic and non-autistic people. Participants will have MRI scans and do simple tasks to help researchers understand flexibility in thinking.
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Who can take part
- You must be either autistic or not autistic, but clearly one or the other.
- You need to be comfortable having an MRI scan (no metal or devices that would make it unsafe).
- You must not have an intellectual disability or serious health problems.
- You need normal or corrected vision to see the study materials.
- For autistic participants: you must have an official diagnosis of autism from a qualified professional.
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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