Scientists hunt for autism genes in 1,600-Person study

NCT ID NCT02628808

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This completed study looked for genetic changes linked to autism spectrum disorder in over 1,600 participants. Researchers focused on genes involved in brain cell communication, hoping to understand which biological pathways are involved. The goal was to gather knowledge that could guide future treatment development, not to test a new therapy.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this could point toward specific genes and pathways that might be targeted for future autism treatments.
What could go wrong: This is a genetic study, not a treatment trial. It may not directly lead to new therapies, and findings may not apply to all people with autism.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

autism autism spectrum disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS

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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