Brain development study for families with autism
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at how autism affects brain development by creating mini-brains (organoids) from blood cells. It needs families with a child with autism and a sibling without autism to compare.
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Who can take part
- You must have a child with an autism diagnosis.
- You must also have a sibling (brother or sister) without autism.
- Both biological parents must be willing to take part.
- Everyone involved must be covered by a national health plan (like Social Security or Universal Health Coverage).
- The child with autism and the sibling must be able to have a blood draw.
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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