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New treatment option for Autism Spectrum Disorder
Official title Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Study for Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT04936009
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This is a randomized interventional study designed to evaluate the effects of repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) on neural and behavioral facets of social cognition in adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 40. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Individuals between the ages of 18 and 40 years old with typical development or with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder.
- Individuals able to participate in an EEG and eye-tracking experiment.
You likely can't join if
- Participants reporting significant head trauma or serious brain illness.
- Participants with major psychiatric illness that would preclude completion of study measures.
- Participants with a history of serious medical illness, stroke, seizures, epileptiform EEG abnormalities, or family history of seizures.
- Participants taking prescription medications that may affect cognitive processes under study.
- Participants who have taken alcohol or recreational drugs within the preceding 24 hours.
- Females of known/suspected pregnancy or who test positive on a pregnancy test.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Individuals between the ages of 18 and 40 years old with typical development or with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder.
- Individuals able to participate in an EEG and eye-tracking experiment.
- Participants reporting significant head trauma or serious brain illness.
- Participants with major psychiatric illness that would preclude completion of study measures.
- Participants with a history of serious medical illness, stroke, seizures, epileptiform EEG abnormalities, or family history of seizures.
- Participants taking prescription medications that may affect cognitive processes under study.
- Participants who have taken alcohol or recreational drugs within the preceding 24 hours.
- Females of known/suspected pregnancy or who test positive on a pregnancy test.
- Participants with a history of metalworking or injury by shrapnel or metallic objects are also excluded.
- Participants with a history of prior TMS therapy or use of an investigational drug within 12 weeks of visit.
- Participants with an IQ (intelligence quotient) below 80.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 40 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include New Haven, Connecticut, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.