fMRI Study of Grasping in Autistic Patients

May 25, 2007 updated by: University Hospital, Tours
The aim of the study is to localise brain regions involved in objects recognition, in planification and adjustment of grasping, in prehension with and without eye control. The study is conducted in normal and autistic adults. We hypothesize different activations in these two populations.

Study Overview

Status

Terminated

Conditions

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

30

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • France
      • Tours, France, 37044
        • University Hospital of Tours

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

14 years to 31 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

Male

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • clinical diagnosis of autistic disorder, right-handed, DQ>50

Exclusion Criteria:

  • epilepsia, psychotropic drugs

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Observational Models: Case-Control
  • Time Perspectives: Other

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

University Hospital, Tours

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Catherine Barthelemy, MD, PhD, University Hospital of Tours

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

March 1, 2004

Study Completion (Actual)

February 1, 2007

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

October 26, 2005

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 26, 2005

First Posted (Estimate)

October 28, 2005

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

May 28, 2007

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 25, 2007

Last Verified

May 1, 2007

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • PHRC-R-2003-INCA

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