Treatment to Promote Self-regulation in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phasePhase 2
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age9-18
SponsorHolland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
About this trial
This study will evaluate the feasibility of repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) with self-regulation impairment. Baseline and follow-up participant visits will include behavioral assessments of self-regulation and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to determine neurophysiological outcomes before and after rTMS treatment.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Children with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder and self-regulation impairment or challenges
Able to participate in rTMS
Disqualifiers
Children with autism spectrum disorder but no co-morbid self-regulation disorders.
Children with contraindications to TMS (history of seizures, family history of seizures, metal implants)
Co-existing neurological conditions (epilepsy, stroke, etc.)
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS)
- Sham stimulation
Treatment groups
50 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
Lead sponsor
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Collaborator
University of Toronto
Collaborator
Source ClinicalTrials.gov