This project is structured around a central study called "Study of genetic factors involved in autism and related conditions ("Genes and Autism" study, sponsor: INSERM). This study explores clinical and genetic aspects of ASD (autism spectrum disorders) and is complemented with several ancillary studies (such as this one) which will use the data of the main study and will allow an extensive review of phenotypes associated with ASD. In this ancillary study, we will go on the acquisition of anatomical, diffusion and functional MRI in subjects with ASD, relatives and controls. Our group has already performed several neuroanatomical studies of ASD. IWe recruited since 2010 more than 600 subjects (proponents, relatives and controls) to better understand the implication of brain abnormalities in ASD. This study involves specialized teams in neuroiamging based at INSERM, NeuroSpin (CEA), Robert Debré Hospital (APHP) and Pasteur Institute Our main objective is to identify structural, connectivity and functional peculiarities in subjects with ASD Secondary objectives include: * the identification of familial heritability patterns of ASD * correlate data obtained in brain imaging with genetic data * assess specificity and statistical reproducibility of the obtained results
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
1,000
Multimodal magnetic resonance imaging
NeuroSpin neuroimaging platforme
Gif-sur-Yvette, France
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGAPHP, Hôpital Robert Debré
Paris, France
RECRUITING3DT1 MRI derived variables
Cortical folding Cortical thickness Cortical surface Cortical, white matter and subcortical volumes
Time frame: Day 0
Resting state fMRI derived variables
Whole-brain BOLD signal correlations
Time frame: Day 0
Task based fMRI derived variables
BOLD activation signals BOLD signal correlations
Time frame: Day 0
Diffusion MRI derived variables
Fractional anisotropy and mean diffusivity NODDI derived variables
Time frame: Day 0
quantitative T1 and quantitative T2 MRI
Myelin Water Fraction
Time frame: Day 0
This platform is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.