Non-Helium Magnetoencephalography in Autism Spectrum Disorder
Non-Helium Magnetoencephalography for Identifying Neurobiological Features and Functional Biomarkers in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder: An Observational Cohort Study
Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center
80 participants
Nov 5, 2024
OBSERVATIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The goal of this observational study is to learn how brain activity in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) differs from typical developing children using magnetoencephalography (MEG). The main questions this study aims to answer are: Do children with ASD show different patterns of neural oscillation compared to typically developing children? Can MEG identify specific brain features that help ASD diagnosis? Participants will undergo MEG scan in both resting and tasking state, and their brain activity will be analyzed for characteristic neural oscillations and connectivity patterns. This study may help develop better tools for early ASD diagnosis.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria4
- Boys aged 6 to 12 years;
- Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder meeting DSM-5 criteria;
- Intelligence quotient (IQ) score > 70 (assessed via Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children or other validated cognitive test);
- Sufficient compliance to participate in MEG experiments.
Exclusion Criteria3
- Comorbid neurological disorders, genetic syndromes, or severe developmental disabilities;
- Metallic implants that may interfere with MEG signal acquisition;
- Current use of antipsychotic medications or sedatives.
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Interventions
Participants will undergo magnetoencephalography scan in both resting and tasking state.
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NCT07064967