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Sensory processing in autism and childhood epilepsy

Recruiting
Conditions
10029305
10012562
autism spectrum disorders - autism
Registration Number
NL-OMON44800
Lead Sponsor
niversitair Medisch Centrum Utrecht
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Recruiting
Sex
Not specified
Target Recruitment
120
Inclusion Criteria

Ability to comply with the protocol-specified procedures for the duration of the study
IQ above 70
Written informed consent (and assent if appropriate to local laws and regulations),
In case of methylphenidate use, willingness to skip methylphenidate on the testing days
For epilepsy groups: Males and females aged 7-12, Diagnosis of epilepsy and ASD symptoms (SRS50+ or diagnosis according to ADOS, or probable/definite difference at SP-NLor behavioral problems indicative of sensory processing problems (problems at school, irritability etc)
For ASD group: Males and females aged 7-12, Diagnosis according to ADOS or given by psychiatrist
For control group: Males and females aged 7-15, No psychiatric disorder present

Exclusion Criteria

Major visual or auditory impairment
Presence of severe medical disorder
Other (psychiater) disorders other than epilepsy or ASD

Study & Design

Study Type
Observational non invasive
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
<p>Primary endpoint: The main outcome parameters are EEG markers: brain evoked P50<br /><br>suppression, P300, mismatch negativity and absolute resting-state power change. </p><br>
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
<p>Secondary endpoints: Other EEG phenotypes, neurocognitive and behavioural<br /><br>parameters.</p><br>
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