The purpose of this study is to investigate relations between (i) neural responses to social rewards, measured via electroencephalography (EEG), (ii) a blood-derived composite marker of systemic inflammation, and (iii) ASD symptoms and quality of life. This project will provide a deeper understanding of relations between neural responses to social rewards, immune functioning, and symptom expression in ASD and has the potential to contribute to the development of EEG-based measures that may be suitable endpoints in future mechanistic trials investigating novel ASD interventions targeting inflammatory processes.
As part of your clinical characterization visit, you will complete a brief cognitive evaluation (and autistic participants will also complete an autism evaluation). This will be followed by an EEG recording session at the Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities and a blood draw appointment at the UNC Clinical and Translational Research Center. Other study tasks include responding to questionnaires and participating in a social approach task.
Up to $150
Requirements for healthy volunteers are different than for those with a specific condition. If you are interested in becoming a healthy volunteer for this study, use the below categories to determine if you are able to participate.
Clinical and Translational Research Center (CTRC)
Burnett-Womack Building (UNC-Chapel Hill)
160 Dental Cir, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, USA
Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities
101 Renee Lynne Ct, Carrboro, NC 27510, USA
Gabriel Dichter
Psychology and Neuroscience
Behavioral or Social
Observational
Brain, Head, Nervous System
Healthy Volunteer or General Population
Immune System/Infections
Mental and Emotional Health
UNC or UNC Health employees
UNC Students (undergrad, grad, professional)
22-1767
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