Autism Spectrum DisordersNCT01552460
Brain Genomics Superstruct Project
An observational study of Autism Spectrum Disorders, run by Massachusetts General Hospital at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
The purpose of this study is to explore the effects of genes and genetic variation on brain structure and function. Investigators at Harvard plan to explore the relationship between candidate genes that affect cognitive performance and brain structure/function. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 13 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- How many people
- 61 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- Apr 2011to Jan 2015
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 13 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Study population: Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders ages 13 and older.
Who may be able to join
- 13 years or older
- Subject must have a current DSM-IV diagnosis of high functioning ASD, based on past evaluations at the Bressler Clinic.
- Subjects must have a level of understanding sufficient to communicate intelligently with the investigator and study coordinator, and to cooperate with all tests and examinations required by the protocol.
- Each subject must understand the nature of the study. The subject must sign an IRB approved informed consent.
Who cannot join
- IQ < 70 bassed on evaluation in the Bressler Clinic.
- Contraindication to MRI including presence of metal or surgical devices (plates, implants, braces or other items).
- Neuropsychiatric conditions (such as dementia) which sufficiently impair cognition such that a surrogate consent would be required.
- Neurological disorders associated with gross brain pathology (other than atrophy), e.g., stroke, tumors, or demyelinating diseases.
- Pregnancy.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
United States1 site
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02114
About this study
The purpose of this study is to explore the effects of genes and genetic variation on brain structure and function. Investigators at Harvard plan to explore the relationship between candidate genes that affect cognitive performance and brain structure/function. Since brain phenotypes reflect more proximal sequelae of gene activity, neuroimaging measures may show greater sensitivity than cognitive performance to measure gene effects.
- Conditions
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Keywords
- Autism Spectrum Disorders, Brain Imaging, Genetics
- Medical subject headings
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Neuroimaging phenotype
Measured: 1 day
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted13 Mar 2012 (estimated)
- Study startApr 2011
- Primary completionJan 2015
- Study completionJan 2015
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Autism Spectrum DisordersStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Massachusetts General HospitalThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 61 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Harvard University
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Gagan Joshi, Massachusetts General Hospital
- Investigators
- Gagan Joshi, MD, Principal investigator, Massachusetts General Hospital
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01552460
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2011P000375
- Status last verified
- Jun 2024
- First submitted
- 1 Mar 2012
- Last updated
- 28 Jun 2024
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 28 Jun 2024. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Brain Genomics Superstruct Project
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01552460
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 2011P000375
- Conditions
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Keywords
- Autism Spectrum Disorders, Brain Imaging, Genetics
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 61 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Massachusetts General HospitalUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Harvard University
- Study start
- Apr 2011
- Primary completion
- Jan 2015 (actual)
- Study completion
- Jan 2015 (actual)
- First posted
- 13 Mar 2012 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The purpose of this study is to explore the effects of genes and genetic variation on brain structure and function. Investigators at Harvard plan to explore the relationship between candidate genes that affect cognitive performance and brain structure/function. Since brain phenotypes reflect more proximal sequelae of gene activity, neuroimaging measures may show greater sensitivity than cognitive performance to measure gene effects.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 13 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders ages 13 and older.
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- 13 years or older
- Subject must have a current DSM-IV diagnosis of high functioning ASD, based on past evaluations at the Bressler Clinic.
- Subjects must have a level of understanding sufficient to communicate intelligently with the investigator and study coordinator, and to cooperate with all tests and examinations required by the protocol.
- Each subject must understand the nature of the study. The subject must sign an IRB approved informed consent.
Key exclusion criteria (5 listed)
- IQ < 70 bassed on evaluation in the Bressler Clinic.
- Contraindication to MRI including presence of metal or surgical devices (plates, implants, braces or other items).
- Neuropsychiatric conditions (such as dementia) which sufficiently impair cognition such that a surrogate consent would be required.
- Neurological disorders associated with gross brain pathology (other than atrophy), e.g., stroke, tumors, or demyelinating diseases.
- Pregnancy.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Neuroimaging phenotype
Time frame: 1 day
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 28 Jun 2024.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Gagan Joshi, MD principal investigator
Massachusetts General Hospital
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Autism Spectrum Disorders, run by Massachusetts General Hospital at 1 site in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 5 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 28 Jun 2024. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Neuroimaging phenotype (time frame: 1 day). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 28 Jun 2024; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 27 Oct 2026.