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| Find a Clinical Trial |
| Principal Investigator: | Louis Kunkel |
| Trial Description: | The main goal of this study is to better understand ASD and related disorders in order to better identify why they occur, increase our ability for early identification, and find improved treatments and an eventual cure. Because the diagnosis of ASD is very complex, we want to look at how environmental and behavioral factors may be linked to genetic material within and across families.
This study looks at data related to the individual affected by autism's medical history, current symptoms, and genetic make-up. We will collect a wide range of information, including general facts about developmental history, family history, and environmental information. We interview all immediate family members, including parent(s) and sibling(s), as well as the individual affected by autism. In addition, we look at specific physical traits and behaviors that your child may exhibit. We also collect genetic material in the form of blood and saliva samples for all immediate family members.
Shortly after the visits, participants receive a research report of our observations. These results include cognitive, behavioral, developmental, and social findings. |
| Recruitment Info: | Eligibility for Study Participation
* Families with children > 24 months of age with a diagnosis of an Autism Spectrum Disorder
Participation Details:Participation in this study involves two research visits, one in your home and one at Children's Hospital Boston. The first visit lasts about 4-6 hours. On this visit your child will work with a research assistant on a few different cognitive assessments while one or both parents answer interview questionnaires about his or her development, along with other family history information. The second visit at the hospital last about 2 and a half hours and involves height and weight measurements and a blood draw from each family member. In addition, we will take a 3-D picture of your child's face. This procedure is completely non-invasive and uses no radiation |
| Recruitment Contact Name: | Jordan Burko, Joanna Reinwald |
| Recruitment Contact Phone: | 617-355-9152 |
| Recruitment Contact Email: | joanna.reinwald@childrens.harvard.edu |
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