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Brain scans reveal how autistic people process sensory overload

NCT ID NCT06247176

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Nebraska Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study aimed to understand why people with autism often feel overwhelmed by sensory input like bright lights or loud noises. Researchers planned to use virtual reality and brain scans to see how the brain reacts to unpleasant visual stimuli. The study was terminated early and only enrolled one participant, so no meaningful conclusions were drawn.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

1 person

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2024

Finished

Oct 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

7 to 18 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * For our patient population 1. people with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder 2. people who have sensory over-responsivity 3. can wear a VR headset for up to 20 minutes 4. can understand and follow directions For neurotypical participants 1. can wear a VR headset for up to 20 minutes 2. can understand and follow directions Exclusion Criteria: * 1\) if you have any known visual impairment that will make it difficult to watch an object in a VR headset 2) inability to wear a VR headset 3) a history of seizures 4) A subject with orthodontic braces or metallic implants, such as prostheses, shrapnel, or aneurysm clips, or persons with electronic implants, such as cardiac pacemakers. The magnetic field generated by the MRI machine can cause a displacement or malfunctioning of these devices; 5) A subject who is claustrophobic, unable to stay still in the scanner for 40 minutes, or unable to be in the MRI scanner room alone;

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

autism autism spectrum disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Autism Autism spectrum disorder Sensory over-responsivity Sensory processing disorder

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Nebraska Medical Center, Munroe-Meyer Insitute

    Omaha, Nebraska, 68106, United States

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