Eye-Tracking reveals clues to autism in Children's gaze
NCT ID NCT01647295
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study measured how children with and without autism look at faces, body movements, and objects using eye-tracking technology. Researchers wanted to see if visual patterns could help understand social differences in autism. 150 children took part, including those with autism and healthy controls. No treatment was given—this was purely an observation to learn more about the condition.
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 could help identify early markers of autism based on how children look at faces and social scenes.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not lead to any direct medical benefit or change in care.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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150 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Feb 2013
- Finished
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Jun 2019
- Lead sponsor
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A government agency
The lead sponsor is a government body.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Autistic children from the University Hospital of Tours Healthy children from the normal population
- Ages
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3 to 12 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * For autistic children, diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders according to DSM IV-TR and ADI / ADOS criteria ; normal or corrected vision; no nervous system disease * For healthy children, normal schooling and normal or corrected vision * For all, parental consents Exclusion Criteria: * psychotropic treatment
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHRU Bretonneau
Tours, 37044, France
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