Study of sensory and cognitive processes in healthy individuals
Neurophysiological Study of Sensory and Cognitive Processes in Healthy Children and Adults
NA · University Hospital, Tours · NCT03182400
This study tests how healthy children and adults process sounds and sights to help understand brain function and compare it with those on the autism spectrum.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 450 (estimated) |
| Ages | 1 Year to 60 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University Hospital, Tours (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Tours) |
| Trial ID | NCT03182400 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates how sensory information processing, particularly auditory and visual, develops in healthy children and adults. The research aims to identify neurophysiological indicators of brain function and their evolution during normal development. By understanding typical sensory and cognitive processes, the study seeks to establish a baseline for comparing with individuals on the autism spectrum. Participants will undergo neurophysiological and neuropsychological assessments to gather data on these processes.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are healthy individuals aged between 1 and 60 years who can understand and follow instructions.
Not a fit: Patients with known neurological or psychiatric conditions, or those with sensory impairments, may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance our understanding of sensory processing in typical development, aiding in the identification of abnormalities in autism spectrum disorders.
How similar studies have performed: While studies on sensory processing in autism are common, this specific approach focusing on healthy individuals to establish normative data is less common and may provide novel insights.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Between 1 and 60 years-old * Able to understand and apply instructions for a task * Information of subject or legal representant * Informed written consent of subject or legal representant * Affiliation to the social security system Exclusion Criteria: * Abnormal corrected vision * Abnormal audition * Known personal neurological pathology * Known personal psychiatric problems * Identified difficulties for walking, language, or learning * Exclusion period because of participation to another experimental protocol * Adult with legal protection
Where this trial is running
Tours
- Chru Tours — Tours, France (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Frederique Bonnet-Brilhault, PhD
- Email: f.bonnet-brilhault@chu-tours.fr
- Phone: 0247473846
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Healthy Volunteer