Brain stimulation for repetitive behaviors in autism
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether transcranial magnetic stimulation (a non-surgical treatment using magnets on the scalp) can reduce restricted and repetitive behaviors seen in autism. It’s designed for people with autism who have high levels of certain repetitive behaviors, like insistence on sameness or unusual interests.
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Who can take part
- Be diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) through standard assessments (ADOS-2 or CARS, plus ADI-R if done)
- Be between 12 and 45 years old
- Have a caregiver/informant who can reliably fill out questionnaires about your behaviors
- Score high on repetitive behavior areas (at least 50% on specific domains like insistence on sameness, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, or unusual interests)
- Be able to safely take TMS (no seizure history that makes TMS unsafe, and not on high-risk medicines like clozapine)
- Not be pregnant and be able to attend while following study safety rules (including sleep the night before stimulation)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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