Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 1 Year to 60

Study of sensory and cognitive processes in healthy individuals

Official title: Neurophysiological Study of Sensory and Cognitive Processes in Healthy Children and Adults

Run by University Hospital, Tours · NCT03182400 · Data updated 2026-11-12

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

Study typeInterventional
Ages1 Year to 60 Years
SexAll
Enrollment450 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity Hospital, Tours
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Tours)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJune 14, 2017
Main results expectedJune 2027
Study endsJune 2027
Registry record updatedSeptember 9, 2022
Trial IDNCT03182400 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are healthy individuals aged between 1 and 60 years who can understand and follow instructions.

Probably not a fit

Patients with known neurological or psychiatric conditions, or those with sensory impairments, 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 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.

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 gone: 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.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
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 it's running

  • Chru Tours
    Tours, France
    Recruiting

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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.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.