Plain-English translation of NCT05391113 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
Researchers want to understand how the brain's reward system — the part that makes us feel good — works differently in people with autism spectrum disorder or food addiction. This study will use MRI scans (a safe imaging tool) to look at brain activity in people with these conditions, people with food addiction, and healthy volunteers. The goal is to find similarities in how both conditions affect the brain's reward system.
Scientists believe that autism and food addiction may both involve problems with how the brain processes reward and pleasure. By comparing brain images from people with these conditions to healthy volunteers, researchers hope to discover what's happening in the brain and potentially develop better treatments.
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If you qualify, you will be scheduled for an MRI scan at the study location. During the scan, you'll lie still in the MRI machine while it takes pictures of your brain — the machine is safe but can be noisy and may feel enclosed. You'll also likely complete some questionnaires or tasks to help researchers understand your experiences. The entire visit typically takes a few hours, and there is no follow-up treatment or medication involved.
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France
Sponsor
University Hospital, Tours
Collaborators
INSERM UMR-1253, Tours, France
Enrollment target
~78 participants
Started
July 2023
Primary completion
July 2026
This trial's estimated completion date has passed — the record may not be fully up to date.
Age range
18 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in December 2024.
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Central contact
Frédéric BRIEND, PhD
University Hospital,Tours -INSERM U1253 iBrain
Tell us you're interested and we'll help connect you with the research team. We'll walk you through what to expect first — no email needed to get started.