Scientists scan brains of people with autism and Fragile-X to see how they work

NCT ID NCT02719951

First seen Jan 10, 2026 · Last updated Jun 10, 2026 · Updated 17 times

Summary

This study used a special brain scan (PET imaging) to look at how a chemical messenger called glutamate works in the brains of people with autism, people with Fragile-X syndrome, and healthy volunteers. The goal was to better understand brain signaling differences in these conditions. 27 men aged 18 to 45 took part in the study, which did not test any treatment.

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Locations

  • CHU Tours

    Tours, 37044, France

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