Massive gene hunt in autism reveals clues for future therapies

NCT ID NCT02628808

First seen Nov 18, 2025 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 22 times

Summary

This study looked at the DNA of over 1,600 people with autism to find genetic changes that might affect how brain cells communicate. The goal was to identify which genes are involved and how they might be targeted for new treatments. Participants were people diagnosed with autism, and the study did not test any new drugs or therapies.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Albert Chenevier Hospital

    Créteil, Île-de-France Region, 94000, France

  • CADIPA Centree hospitalier de Saint Egreve

    Grenoble, France

  • Centre de Ressources Autisme Aquitaine, CHU de Bordeaux

    Bordeaux, France

  • Cic Henri Mondor

    Paris, France

  • Robert Debré Hospital

    Paris, Île-de-France Region, 75019, France

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