Plain-English translation of NCT06872229 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This research study explores how the brain processes sounds and images when they arrive at the same time versus when they arrive one after the other. Researchers want to understand whether children with autism learn and perform better when sensory information is separated rather than combined, and whether this differs from how children without autism process information.
Many children with autism find it harder to process multiple types of sensory information at once. This study could help educators and therapists understand the best ways to present information to support learning and reduce overwhelm.
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Your child will be asked to complete a learning task where they see pictures and hear sounds presented on a computer. In some tries, the sounds and images will appear together; in other tries, they will appear separately with a brief delay between them. Researchers will measure how quickly and accurately your child responds and will record some simple measurements like heart rate and skin response to understand how much effort the task requires.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 5, 2026 · Not medical advice
Italy
Enrollment target
~100 participants
Started
March 2025
Primary completion
March 2026
This trial's estimated completion date has passed — the record may not be fully up to date.
Age range
4 Years – 12 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in March 2025.
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Central contact
Ileana Scarcella
Institute for Biomedical Research and Innovation (IRIB) - National Research Council (CNR)
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