New study scans brains of kids with autism to uncover social thinking secrets

NCT ID NCT06334588

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study aims to understand brain differences in people with autism spectrum disorder. Researchers will use MRI scans and eye-tracking to see how the brain works and how people with autism process social information. The study involves 160 participants, including children and young adults with autism and healthy volunteers. The goal is to link brain activity patterns to social cognition difficulties.

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 research could improve understanding of how autism affects the brain and social skills, potentially guiding future therapies.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not directly lead to new treatments, and results might not apply to all people with autism.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

autism spectrum disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER

Contacts and locations

Locations

Hôpital Necker Enfants Malades
RECRUITING

Paris, 75015, France

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