Brain-Body signals could reveal hidden patterns in autism, ADHD, and Alzheimer's

NCT ID NCT03672266

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Rutgers University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This completed study at Rutgers University looked at how the brain and body communicate in 30 people with conditions like autism, ADHD, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's. Participants performed natural movements like walking and pointing while their brain, heart, and motion signals were recorded. The goal was to create a detailed profile of nervous system activity to better understand these disorders.

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 lead to better ways to measure and understand nervous system disorders using simple body movements and breathing.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage observational study with only 30 participants. It does not test any treatment, so it may not directly lead to new therapies.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Alzheimer disease attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, inattentive type attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder autism spectrum disorder autism spectrum disorder 1 essential tremor fragile X syndrome frontotemporal dementia Lewy body dementia Lewy Body Disease Parkinson disease pervasive developmental disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ADHD ALZHEIMER DISEASE ASPERGER SYNDROME AUTISTIC DISORDERS SPECTRUM DEMENTIA ALZHEIMER TYPE DEMENTIA FRONTAL DEMENTIA WITH LEWY BODIES LEWY BODY DEMENTIA WITH BEHAVIORAL DISTURBANCE (DISORDER) PARKINSON TREMOR ESSENTIAL

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Locations

Rutgers University

Piscataway, New Jersey, 08854-8020, United States