Studies blood markers in families affected by brain and developmental conditions
Looks at blood markers in people with autism, epilepsy and related conditions.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Transgenerational Metabolic-Immune Biomarkers of Neurological and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Key facts
- Where
- Brooklyn and Phoenix, United StatesSee the 2 sites
Where in United States
- State University of New York, DownstateBrooklyn, United StatesTaking people
- Southwestern Research and Resource CenterPhoenix, United StatesTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center
- Trial code
- NCT04322734
- Record updated
- 23 April 2026
- Original description
The study involves up to 5 visits for a fasting blood draw, behavioral assessments, and/or questionnaires. Other samples may be collected when appropriate.Read full original descriptionShow less
Transgenerational Metabolic-Immune Biomarkers of Neurological and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
The study involves up to 5 visits for a fasting blood draw, behavioral assessments, and/or questionnaires. Other samples may be collected when appropriate.
This study is currently recruiting.
There is no cost for visits or study-related exams.
Inclusion: ASD, as defined by either a gold standard measure for ASD diagnosis, the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS); the Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R); and/or a comprehensive assessment that is consistent with ASD, in the opinion of the principal investigator. For those the PI believes a prospective diagnosis of ASD is warranted, a formal diagnostic assessment will be scheduled at screening; 0 years through 17 years 11 months of age; 0 years to 17 years 11 months of age.
Exclusion: History of a significant adverse reaction to a prior blood draw; In females of reproductive age, pregnancy or plans to become pregnant; Any other historical event/information that may, in the opinion of the PI, be a reason to exclude the child from participation.