TMS therapy for depression in autism spectrum disorder
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), a noninvasive brain stimulation technique, can help treat depression in people with autism spectrum disorder. It may help if you are between 18 and 40, have autism and depression, and are not taking medications that could interfere.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 40 years old.
- You have a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder, autistic disorder, Asperger syndrome, or PDD-NOS (or you don't, but you have depression).
- You are currently feeling depressed, and a depression rating scale shows a score of 20 or higher.
- You are not taking any prescription medications that might affect your thinking or increase seizure risk, or you are on a stable dose for at least 2 weeks.
- You have no history of seizures, epilepsy, serious head injury, or brain illness.
- You are willing to have your brain activity measured (EEG) and participate in eye-tracking tasks.
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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