Pain testing in children with autism
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study measures how children with autism experience pain using simple tests like warmth or pressure. It helps researchers understand sensory differences in autism.
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Who can take part
- You or your child must be between 5 and 17 years old.
- For the autism group: a formal autism diagnosis (DSM-V) is needed.
- For the control group: no neurological, psychiatric, or genetic conditions.
- Cannot have conditions like epilepsy, Tourette syndrome, psychosis, nerve damage, or sensory loss.
- No other major genetic disorders.
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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