Brain Imaging and Social Thinking Study in Autism
Studies brain structure and function, and eye movements, in people with autism spectrum disorder.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Understanding the Mechanisms of Autism : an MRI and Social Cognition Study
Key facts
- Where
- Paris, FranceSee the site
Where in France
- Hopital Necker Enfants MaladesParis, FranceTaking 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
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
- Trial code
- NCT06334588
- Record updated
- 23 December 2025
- Original description
The main goal of this study is to investigate anatomo-functional brain abnormalities associated with autism spectrum disorders using a multimodal brain imaging approach, as well as its links to social cognition difficulties measured using eye-trackingRead full original descriptionShow less
Understanding the Mechanisms of Autism : an MRI and Social Cognition Study
The main goal of this study is to investigate anatomo-functional brain abnormalities associated with autism spectrum disorders using a multimodal brain imaging approach, as well as its links to social cognition difficulties measured using eye-tracking
Inclusion: For subjects diagnosed with ASD or suspected of ASD :; 3 months ≤ age < 25 years ; an MRI required as part of the clinical procedures; written consent obtained from parents or legal guardians; Affiliated to social security; For Healthy control subjects over 3 years of age:; between 3 and 28 years of age; no known neurological or psychiatric pathology; written consent obtained from parents or legal guardian; Affiliated to social security; For Healthy control subjects under 5 years of age:; age between 3 months and 5 years; who have had an MRI scan in the pediatric radiology department at Necker Hospital, which was found to be normal; with no known neurological or psychiatric pathology; no opposition from legal representative.
Exclusion: Contraindication to MRI (pacemaker, intracorporeal metallic body, claustrophobia); Impossibility for healthy volunteers to remain still during MRI.