Scientists probe energy link to autism in kids

NCT ID NCT02000284

Summary

This study aims to understand how the body's energy systems, called mitochondria, work in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Researchers are developing a blood test to measure mitochondrial function and see if it relates to autism symptoms and development. The study involves children with and without autism, who undergo blood draws and behavioral assessments to gather this information.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The University of Tennessee Health Science Center

    Memphis, Tennessee, 38163, United States

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