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Simons Variation in Individuals Project, Functional Common Acquisition Protocol

Completed
Conditions
Healthy
Registration Number
NCT01527578
Lead Sponsor
University of California, San Francisco
Brief Summary

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Simons Variation in Individuals Project (Simons VIP) is currently recruiting healthy controls for a study aimed at better understanding autism spectrum disorder. The UCSF site of the Simons VIP is conducting functional and structural imaging, neuropsychological evaluation, genetic testing, and neurologic exams in healthy individuals to compare with findings in autism spectrum disorder.

Detailed Description

To better understand autism spectrum disorders, the UCSF Simons VIP team is recruiting healthy controls to participate in a study involving brain imaging and psychological assessments and questionnaires. The study will involve phone interviews, cognitive testing and questionnaires, genetic testing, physical exam, photographs, non-invasive brain imaging sessions (MRI and MEG). The study can take up to 17 hours to complete, and there may be up to 5 study visits to UCSF and UC Berkeley.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
120
Inclusion Criteria
  • Healthy persons age 7 and older
  • Must use English as primary language
  • Must be able to lie still in MRI scanner for two hours
  • Must be willing to travel to UCSF and UC Berkeley for up to 5 study visits.
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Exclusion Criteria
  • Any metal implanted in the body
  • Extensive dental work
  • History of psychiatric of neurological illness
  • History of drug or alcohol abuse
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Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
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Secondary Outcome Measures
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Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University of California, San Francisco

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San Francisco, California, United States

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