Brain scans reveal how autism affects attention to emotions and change
NCT ID NCT02160119
First seen Nov 18, 2025 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 30 times
Summary
This completed study looked at how people with autism spectrum disorder pay attention to emotional cues and changes in their environment, compared to healthy individuals. Researchers used brain imaging (fMRI, DTI) and EEG to measure brain activity in 120 children and adults. The goal was to identify differences in automatic attention across visual and auditory senses, and how these change with age.
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University Hospital
Tours, 37044, France
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What this could lead to
If successful, this research could help scientists better understand how attention works in autism, potentially guiding future therapies or educational strategies.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It aims to gather knowledge, not test a cure or therapy. Results may not directly lead to new treatments.
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