Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Restricted and Repetitive Behavior in ASD

ConditionsAutism Spectrum Disorder Autism Asperger Syndrome

Trial statusRecruiting

Trial phaseNot applicable

Trial typeInterventional

Biological sexAll

Age12-45

SponsorStanford University

About this trial

Investigating the efficacy of a form of TMS called theta-burst stimulation for restricted and repetitive behavior in ASD.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Meet criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) on clinical assessments (ADOS-2 or CARS if conducted remotely & ADI-R)

Aged between 12-45 years old

Have a reliable informant who can complete relevant questionnaires

Disqualifiers

Any contraindications for TMS e.g. history of seizures other than clear substance-induced/fever-induced seizures with neurologist note or normal clean EEG and no seizure in at least 12 months prior to enrollment.

Pregnancy.

Any current or past history of any physical condition which in the investigator's opinion might put the subject at risk or interfere with study results interpretation.

Active substance use (<1 week) or intoxication verified by toxicology screen--of cocaine, amphetamines, benzodiazepines.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

Transcranial magnetic stimulation

Treatment groups

67 Participants

are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

Stanford University

Lead sponsor

Source ClinicalTrials.gov