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NCT Number: NCT01527578

Simons Variation in Individuals Project, Functional Common Acquisition Protocol

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Simons Variation in Individuals Project (Simons VIP) is currently recruiting healthy controls for a study aimed at better understanding autism spectrum disorder. The UCSF site of the Simons VIP is conducting functional and structural imaging, neuropsychological evaluation, genetic testing, and neurologic exams in healthy individuals to compare with findings in autism spectrum disorder.

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Key information

Conditions

Healthy

Age range

7 year–60 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

University of California, San Francisco

San Francisco, California, 94143, United States

About this study

To better understand autism spectrum disorders, the UCSF Simons VIP team is recruiting healthy controls to participate in a study involving brain imaging and psychological assessments and questionnaires. The study will involve phone interviews, cognitive testing and questionnaires, genetic testing, physical exam, photographs, non-invasive brain imaging sessions (MRI and MEG). The study can take up to 17 hours to complete, and there may be up to 5 study visits to UCSF and UC Berkeley.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Healthy persons age 7 and older
  • Must use English as primary language
  • Must be able to lie still in MRI scanner for two hours
  • Must be willing to travel to UCSF and UC Berkeley for up to 5 study visits.

Exclusion criteria

  • Any metal implanted in the body
  • Extensive dental work
  • History of psychiatric of neurological illness
  • History of drug or alcohol abuse

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of California, San Francisco

Other

Collaborators

  • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Registry information

Official study title

Functional Common Acquisition Protocol Phase of the Simons VIP

Important dates

Study start
2011
Primary completion
2014
Study completion
2014
First posted
Feb 7, 2012
Registry last updated
May 12, 2014

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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