Autism - Genetic Study
Genetic, Immune and Androgenic Risk Factors for Autism and Related Neurodevelopment Disorders
Protocol ID
09-036
Protocol Description
This study will measure SOAE’s (spontaneous otoacoustic emissions) which are sounds that are naturally produced from the inner ear. The number of these sounds may be influenced by certain hormones and may also be controlled by genes. This study will explore the possibility that these inner ear sounds may indicate a role for either hormones or genes as one of the causes of autism or other related disorders in children.
Eligibility Criteria
Children with autism
Primary Investigator(s)
- Peter Gregersen, MD