Eye-Tracking Test for 9-Month-Olds and Autism

Screening for Autism in 9-Month-Olds by Measuring Social Visual Engagement

Recruiting Observational Study
Autism Infant Development
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Healthy Volunteers Welcome You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part. No Study Drug Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
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At a Glance
Age
8 Months – 10 Months
Sex
Any
Study type
Observational
Participants needed
2,120 (estimated)
Sponsor
Emory University · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for parents of healthy infants aged 8 to 10 months to help test a new eye-tracking device. The aim is to see if it can accurately screen for autism and other developmental delays.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I have an infant between 8 to 10 months old.
  • My infant is generally healthy.

You may not be able to join if

  • My infant has a high fever.
  • My infant has conjunctivitis affecting vision.
  • My infant is currently vomiting.

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial

The goal of this project is to measure the clinical utility of an objective and quantitative eye-tracking assay collected on a standalone, mobile investigational device to accurately screen 9-month-old infants for autism spectrum disorder and other actionable delays.

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Infants between the chronological ages of 8-10 months * Infants must be generally healthy with no acute illnesses likely to prevent successful or valid data collection (e.g., current vomiting, high fever, conjunctivitis affecting vision) * Participants' parents/caregivers must…
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FirstFocus Study

404-785-4529

FirstFocus@emory.edu

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