Autistic DisorderMEM-TANCT02265094
Associative Memory in Autism Spectrum Disorder
A study testing Electroencephalography and Neuropsychological assessment in people with Autistic Disorder, run by University Hospital, Caen at 1 site in France.
Trial summary
The aim of this study is to investigate the neural substrates of associative memory in Autism Spectrum Disorder using both behavioural and EEG assessments. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 10 to 18 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Autistic Disorder
- What is being tested?
- Electroencephalography and Neuropsychological assessment
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 74 participants
- Where
- 1 siteFrance
- Study dates
- 22 Dec 2015to 8 Dec 2021
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 10 to 18 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child, Adult
Who may be able to join
- Right handed children from 10 to 18 years old
- Informed consent signed by the legal representative and adolescent himself.
- Medical Examinations, psychopathology, and cognitive examination in accordance with inclusion and exclusion criteria specific to each population:
- People with ASD:
- Participants with ASD without mental retardation with a diagnosis in reference to the DSM V criteria
- Controls : Participants without ASD
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- Main exclusion criteria:
- mental retardation,
- schizophrenia,
- ADHD,
- head injury with lost of consciousness
Who cannot join
None listed.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Associative Memory in ASD Without Mental Retardation : Study in EEG and Neuropsychology
The aim of this study is to investigate the neural substrates of associative memory in Autism Spectrum Disorder using both behavioural and EEG assessments.
- Conditions
- Autistic Disorder
- Being tested
- Electroencephalography, Neuropsychological assessment
- Keywords
- Autism Spectrum Disorder, Development, Memory, ERD
- Medical subject headings
- Autistic Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
ElectroencephalographyOther
EEG recordings during memory tests
Neuropsychological assessmentBehavioural
patterns of eye gaze during cognitive tests
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Patients | Experimental | Electroencephalography and neuropsychological tests in children with autism Receives: Other: Electroencephalography; Behavioral: Neuropsychological assessment |
| Control | Experimental | Electroencephalography and neuropsychological tests in children without autism Receives: Other: Electroencephalography; Behavioral: Neuropsychological assessment |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Index of discrimination obtained with the task of associative memory
Measured: 4 years
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted15 Oct 2014 (estimated)
- Study start22 Dec 2015
- Primary completion8 Dec 2020
- Study completion8 Dec 2021
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Autistic DisorderStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Basic science
- Allocation
- Non-randomised
- Intervention model
- Factorial
- Enrolment
- 74 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University Hospital, Caen
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France, Amiens University Hospital
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Jean-Marc BALEYTE, MD, Principal investigator, University Hospital, Caen
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02265094
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2014- A00481-46
- Acronym
- MEM-TA
- Status last verified
- Feb 2018
- First submitted
- 9 Oct 2014
- Last updated
- 29 May 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
Publications
Desaunay P, Clochon P, Doidy F, Hinault T, Lambrechts A, Wantzen P, Wallois F, Mahmoudzadeh M, Guile JM, Guenole F, Baleyte JM, Eustache F, Bowler DM, Guillery-Girard B. Intact memory storage but impaired retrieval in visual memory in autism: New insights from an electrophysiological study. Autism Res. 2023 Jan;16(1):99-105. doi: 10.1002/aur.2838. Epub 2022 Nov 1.
PubMed 36317823
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 29 May 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Associative Memory in ASD Without Mental Retardation : Study in EEG and Neuropsychology
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02265094
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- MEM-TA / 2014- A00481-46
- Conditions
- Autistic Disorder
- Keywords
- Autism Spectrum Disorder, Development, Memory, ERD
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 74 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University Hospital, CaenUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France, Amiens University Hospital
- Study start
- 22 Dec 2015 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 8 Dec 2020 (actual)
- Study completion
- 8 Dec 2021 (actual)
- First posted
- 15 Oct 2014 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The aim of this study is to investigate the neural substrates of associative memory in Autism Spectrum Disorder using both behavioural and EEG assessments.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Basic science
- Allocation
- Non-randomised
- Intervention model
- Factorial
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Patients | Experimental | Other: Electroencephalography, Behavioral: Neuropsychological assessmentElectroencephalography and neuropsychological tests in children with autism |
| Control | Experimental | Other: Electroencephalography, Behavioral: Neuropsychological assessmentElectroencephalography and neuropsychological tests in children without autism |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 10 to 18 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult
Key inclusion criteria (11 listed)
- Right handed children from 10 to 18 years old
- Informed consent signed by the legal representative and adolescent himself.
- Medical Examinations, psychopathology, and cognitive examination in accordance with inclusion and exclusion criteria specific to each population:
- mental retardation,
- schizophrenia,
Key exclusion criteria (0 listed)
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| ElectroencephalographyEEG recordings during memory tests | Other | Control, Patients |
| Neuropsychological assessmentpatterns of eye gaze during cognitive tests | Behavioural | Control, Patients |
Primary outcome
Index of discrimination obtained with the task of associative memory
Time frame: 4 years
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 29 May 2026.
- Results publication: PubMed 36317823Desaunay P, Clochon P, Doidy F, Hinault T, Lambrechts A, Wantzen P, Wallois F, Mahmoudzadeh M, Guile JM, Guenole F, Baleyte JM, Eustache F, Bowler DM, Guillery-Girard B. Intact memory storage but impaired retrieval in visual memory in autism: New insights from an electrophysiological study. Autism Res. 2023 Jan;16(1):99-105. doi: 10.1002/aur.2838. Epub 2022 Nov 1.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Jean-Marc BALEYTE, MD principal investigator
University Hospital, Caen
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Electroencephalography and Neuropsychological assessment in people with Autistic Disorder, run by University Hospital, Caen at 1 site in France.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 11 inclusion and 0 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 29 May 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in France. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Index of discrimination obtained with the task of associative memory (time frame: 4 years). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT02265094, which also lists 1 linked publication.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 29 May 2026.