Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 4 to 12

Examining how sensory integration affects attention in autism

Official title: How the Simultaneous or Delayed Presentation of Visual and Auditory Stimuli Affects Response Accuracy and Reaction Times in Participants With Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) During an Association Task.

Run by Istituto per la Ricerca e l'Innovazione Biomedica · NCT06872229 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing how different ways of presenting sounds and visuals affect attention in people with autism compared to those without autism.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages4 Years to 12 Years
SexAll
Enrollment100 (estimated)
SponsorIstituto per la Ricerca e l'Innovazione Biomedica
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Messina, ME)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMarch 1, 2025
Main results expectedMarch 31, 2026
Study endsMarch 31, 2027
Registry record updatedMarch 12, 2025
Trial IDNCT06872229 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder who have a cognitive index score of 80 or higher.

Probably not a fit

Patients with significant hearing or visual impairments, other medical disorders, or a history of psychiatric diagnosis may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study investigates the impact of sensory integration on attention in individuals with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) by comparing their performance on visual-auditory tasks to that of neurotypical individuals. Participants will be exposed to two modes of stimulus presentation: simultaneous and separate, to assess how these conditions affect accuracy and reaction time. The goal is to determine whether sensory overlap increases cognitive load and decreases performance, while separate presentation may enhance processing abilities in those with ASC.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved strategies for enhancing cognitive performance in individuals with autism.

How similar studies have gone: While there have been studies on sensory processing in autism, this specific approach of comparing simultaneous versus separate stimulus presentation is relatively novel.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Diagnosis of Autism
* QI ≥ 80

Exclusion Criteria:

* significant hearing or visual impairments
* presence of other medical disorders
* history of psychiatric diagnosis

Where it's running

  • Institute for Biomedical Research and Innovation (IRIB) - National Research Council (CNR)
    Messina, Me, Italy
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Flavia Marino — Institute for Biomedical Research and Innovation (IRIB) - National Research Council (CNR)
  • Study coordinator: Ileana Scarcella
  • Email: ileana.scarcella@irib.cnr.it
  • Phone: +393408322948

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
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