Understanding brain signals related to sensory symptoms in autism
Official title: Neural biomarkers of sensory symptoms in autism
Funded at Ohio State University · NIH-10889643 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how sound affects kids with autism by measuring their brain activity, and it hopes to find ways to help them improve their attention and social skills.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R03 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Ohio State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Columbus, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | July 1, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $78,750 |
| NIH project number | 1R03MH134135-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10889643 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder who experience sensory processing challenges.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without a diagnosis of autism or those who do not exhibit sensory processing issues may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how sensory symptoms, particularly auditory processing, affect individuals with autism. By using electroencephalography (EEG), researchers will measure brain activity in real-time to identify potential biomarkers associated with these sensory symptoms. The study aims to explore the relationship between attention and auditory processing, and how these factors influence social behaviors in children on the autism spectrum. The findings could help in developing targeted interventions for improving sensory processing and social communication in autistic children.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better diagnostic tools and interventions for children with autism, improving their sensory processing and social interactions.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promising results in using EEG to identify neural biomarkers in adults with autism, suggesting that this approach may also be effective in children.
Where this research is happening
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Ohio State University
Columbus, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Crasta, Jewel Elias — Ohio State University
- Study coordinator: Crasta, Jewel Elias
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.