Understanding regulation of visual attention and emotion in autism

Conditions

Child Development & Autism | Children's Health

Volunteers
Health Professionals

What is the purpose of this trial?

Help us pioneer studies of brain function in children 18 - 36 months. Study participation involves fNIRS imaging while watching videos of people smiling and talking.

What is fNIRS?

fNIRS measures brain activity via optic lights

How is fNIRS done?

Child is seated on parent's lap and watches movies on a computer screen

Is fNIRS safe?

fNIRS is safe for babies and children, involves no medication, no x-rays, and no radiation

This study may take up to 2 hours and compensation up to $40 is provided.

Ages
4 months - 8 years
Gender
Both

Find out more about who can participate in this trial

Trial with
Yale University School of Medicine
Start Date
09/15/2008
End Date
12/31/2022

For more information about this study, contact:

Sana Lab

I'm interested in volunteering

If you would prefer to contact a member of the Help us Discover team about this trial and other similar trials, please email helpusdiscover@yale.edu or call 877.978.8343

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Principal Investigator

Katarzyna Chawarska, PhD
Emily Fraser Beede Professor of Child Psychiatry; Director, Social and Affective Neuroscience of Autism Program, Child Study Center; Director, Yale Toddler Developmental Disabilities Clinic

Sub-Investigators

Last Updated
12/22/2022
Study HIC
#0808004146

Understanding regulation of visual attention and emotion in autism

Conditions

Volunteers

Health Professionals

What is the purpose of this trial?

I'm interested in volunteering

Principal Investigator

Sub-Investigators

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