Individuals with autism spectrum disorder
Conditions
Sponsors
Medical Institute of Developmental Disabilities Research, Showa University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Individuals with autism spectrum disorder: 1) Individuals who is diagnosed as autism spectrum disorder based on DSM-IV-TR 2) Individuals who do not have any other neurological or psychiatric disorders 3) Individuals whose IQs are more than 80, and who have capability of informed consent Normal controls 1) Individuals who do not have no neurological or psychiatric disorders 2) Individuals whose estimated IQs are more than 80, and who have capability of informed consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and normal controls 1) with implanted cardiac pacemaker 2) with surgical aneurysm clips 3) with neurostimulator 4) with implanted pumps 5) with metal fragments in body 6) with tattoos, permanent eyeliner (if ink contains metallic specks) 7) with pregnancy and at risk of becoming pregnant 8) Subjects who are judged as unsuitable for participation in this study by their primary doctor (individuals with ASD only)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Multimodal MRI (functional MRI, structural MRI, and diffusion tensor imaging) and psychological tests | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Public ContactTakashi Itahashi
Showa University Medical Institute of Developmental Disabilities Research
Outcome results
None listed