Brain scan breakthrough: new MRI method could spot autism in kids
NCT ID NCT02165410
First seen Mar 29, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 16 times
Summary
This study tested whether a special MRI technique called ASL-MRI can measure blood flow in the brains of children with autism. The goal was to see if this could be used as a non-invasive diagnostic tool, similar to PET scans but without radiation. Researchers studied 115 children aged 5 to 17 with autism or suspected autism, comparing MRI results with other methods like eye tracking.
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Hôpital Necker-Enfants Malades Service de Radiologie Pédiatrique
Paris, 75743, France
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a non-invasive MRI-based method to help diagnose autism in children.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage observational study, not a treatment trial. The results may not translate into a reliable diagnostic test for all cases.
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