Scientists dive into Autism's cellular secrets
NCT ID NCT07427940
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study collects blood samples from 100 children aged 3-15 with autism to create personalized cell models in the lab. Researchers will analyze these cells to understand biological differences that may contribute to autism. The goal is to gather knowledge that could one day lead to new treatments, but this study does not test any therapy itself.
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 uncover biological markers or pathways linked to autism, potentially pointing toward new treatment targets in the future.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage, non-treatment study focused on lab-based cell analysis. It will not directly test any therapy, and findings may not lead to immediate clinical applications.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 100 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Aug 2024
- Expected to finish
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Aug 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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3 to 15 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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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Defined ASD diagnosis according to DSM-5 criteria * Age 3-15 years * Informed consent signed by the guardians/legal representatives. Exclusion Criteria: * Exclusion criteria for Group 1 will be: having a defined genetic diagnosis or an overall clinical presentation strongly suggestive for a syndromic condition. For this definition we will apply the criteria ASD associated with at least one of the following: \>=3 facial anomalies, \>=1 major/\>=2 minor malformation (following EUROCAT classification), clinical issue affecting \>=2 systems. Children showing such phenotypes but having no current genetic diagnosis could not be included in the study. Patients with a syndromic presentation and confirmed genetic diagnosis will be included in the Syndromic Group 2. * No standardized test to establish diagnosis * Parents refusing to complete the consent form * Impossible blood sample collection.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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How to take part
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The places running it
1 site. The list below names each one and where it is.
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The official record
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Foundation IRCCS Carlo Besta Neurological Institute
RECRUITINGMilan, 20133, Italy
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