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Genetic Contributions to Autism Spectrum Disorders

United States240 participantsStarted 2007-04

Plain-language summary

This study is working towards gaining a better understanding of the genetic and environmental factors involved in autism spectrum disorders (ASD), which includes autism, pervasive developmental disorder (PDD), and Asperger's syndrome. The investigators hope that information gained from this study will lead to new ways of diagnosing and treating ASDs.

Who can participate

Age range18 Months

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Clinical diagnosis of an Autism Spectrum Disorder (autism, pervasive developmental disorder (PDD), or Asperger's syndrome) * Age \> 18 months Exclusion Criteria: * Do not have the diagnosis of an ASD * Participation in the "Phenotypic and Genetic Risk Factors in ASD" study at Boston Children's Hospital.

What they're measuring

Gene expression levels

Timeframe: At sample collection

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01160783

SponsorBoston Children's Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2027-12

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