Brain scans reveal how kids with autism process social danger

NCT ID NCT07582757

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Electronic Science and Technology of China Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looked at how children with autism pay attention to social threats compared to non-social threats. Using eye-tracking and brain imaging, researchers measured eye movements and brain activity in 56 children while they watched videos. The goal was to understand joint attention—how children shift focus between faces and unexpected objects—in social situations.

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 help researchers better understand how children with autism pay attention to social cues, potentially guiding future therapies.
What could go wrong: This is a small observational study with only 56 participants. It does not test any treatment, so results may not directly lead to new therapies.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

autism spectrum disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER (ASD JOINT ATTENTION

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Locations

School of Foreign Languages, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China

Chengdu, Sichuan, 611731, China

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