Brain scans reveal how a common drug may help teens with autism
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This study looks at how a single dose of escitalopram (Lexapro) changes brain activity in teens aged 12-17 with autism. Five participants will have brain scans while doing a reward-based eye-tracking task after taking the drug or a placebo. The goal is to understand how the drug …
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