Autism Research Project With Non-Invasive Near-Infrared Light Stimulation

Description

The investigators have previously shown that the administration of low-level infrared light is a safe and non-invasive procedure which improves cognition and emotion, as well as enhances brain metabolic activity. Based on previous studies, the investigators hypothesize that this methodology, called low-level light therapy or photobiomodulation, could be used to improve behavioral symptoms in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Conditions

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

The investigators have previously shown that the administration of low-level infrared light is a safe and non-invasive procedure which improves cognition and emotion, as well as enhances brain metabolic activity. Based on previous studies, the investigators hypothesize that this methodology, called low-level light therapy or photobiomodulation, could be used to improve behavioral symptoms in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Social and Behavioral Associations With Prefrontal Photobiomodulation in Autism Spectrum

Autism Research Project With Non-Invasive Near-Infrared Light Stimulation

Condition
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Austin

Seay Psychology Building, Room 3.304, Austin, Texas, United States, 78712

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Age between 4-60 years
  • * Current pregnancy

Ages Eligible for Study

4 Years to 60 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

University of Texas at Austin,

Douglas W Barrett, PhD, STUDY_DIRECTOR, University of Texas at Austin

Study Record Dates

2027-12