Duration of Moment in Autism
DOMA
Evaluation of Visual Perception Development in Autism: Duration of a Moment
1 other identifier
interventional
228
1 country
2
Brief Summary
This study investigates the temporal dynamics of perception and attention in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), focusing on two key phenomena: the Temporal Integration Window (TIW) and the attentional blink. Using eye-tracking, 3- and 5-year-old children with ASD (prototypical or not) will be compared to age-matched neurotypical peers. The investigators hypothesize that children with ASD exhibit shorter TIWs and attentional blinks, reflecting faster perceptual sampling and attentional processing. These characteristics may contribute to sensory hypersensitivity and difficulties in complex, unpredictable environments such as social situations. The protocol includes two experimental tasks.
Trial Health
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participants targeted
Target at P75+ for not_applicable
Started Feb 2026
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2 active sites
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
First Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
January 27, 2026
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
February 3, 2026
CompletedStudy Start
First participant enrolled
February 16, 2026
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
August 16, 2028
ExpectedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
August 16, 2028
February 5, 2026
February 1, 2026
2.5 years
January 27, 2026
February 3, 2026
Conditions
Keywords
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (2)
Temporal dynamics of perception
The Temporal Integration Window (TIW) is defined as the shortest interval between two displays that can be integrated into a single percept
Baseline
Temporal dynamics of attention
The Attentional Blink duration, defined as the minimal delay between two target stimuli that allows detection of both.
Baseline
Study Arms (6)
Neurotypical 3-year-olds
OTHER3-year-old children without a neurodevelopmental disorder
Neurotypical 5-year-olds
OTHER5-year-old children without a neurodevelopmental disorder
Prototypical ASD 3-year-olds
EXPERIMENTAL3-year-old children with a diagnosis of ASD and prototypical characteristics
Prototypical ASD 5-year-olds
EXPERIMENTAL5-year-old children with a diagnosis of ASD and prototypical characteristics
Non-prototypical ASD 3-year-olds
EXPERIMENTAL3-year-old children with a diagnosis of ASD but not prototypical characteristics
Non-prototypical ASD 5-year-olds
EXPERIMENTAL5-year-old children with a diagnosis of ASD but not prototypical characteristics
Interventions
The TIW task involves alternating visual displays (integration and segmentation trials) across four inter-stimulus intervals (ISI: 16, 32, 83, 116 ms). This task allows estimation of the participant's perceptual integration threshold.
The Attentional Blink task presents rapid sequences of images (including two targets and distractors), measuring the minimum time delay required for both targets to be detected. Three different T1-T2 intervals are tested.
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- Children aged 3 or 5 years
- Either with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or typically developing (neurotypical)
- No intellectual disability (per Mullen, Denver, or psychometric report)
- Normal or corrected vision and hearing
- Written informed consent from legal guardians
- Legal guardians affiliated to a French social security plan
- For ASD group only : classification as prototypical or non-prototypical based on clinical evaluation
You may not qualify if:
- Neurological disorder
- Parental or child refusal to participate
- For neurotypical children: developmental delay or psychiatric diagnosis
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (2)
Baby lab - Institut des sciences cognitives Marc Jeannerod
Bron, France
CEDA - Le Vinatier
Bron, France
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Central Study Contacts
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- NON RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- NONE
- Purpose
- BASIC SCIENCE
- Intervention Model
- PARALLEL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- SPONSOR
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
January 27, 2026
First Posted
February 3, 2026
Study Start
February 16, 2026
Primary Completion (Estimated)
August 16, 2028
Study Completion (Estimated)
August 16, 2028
Last Updated
February 5, 2026
Record last verified: 2026-02
Data Sharing
- IPD Sharing
- Will share