Autism vs bipolar: scientists compare emotional reactions

NCT ID NCT02423499

First seen Jun 19, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 19, 2026

Summary

This study looked at how adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and bipolar disorder (BD) experience and show emotions. Researchers measured things like heart rate, pupil size, and facial expressions in a lab, and also tracked emotions in daily life for a week. The goal was to find what emotional patterns are unique to each condition and what they share. 90 adults aged 18-50 took part.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • LEMAIRE

    Tours, 37044, France

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

autism spectrum disorder bipolar disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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