Electrical stimulation for autism in young children
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests if a gentle electrical stimulation on the abdomen can improve autism symptoms in children ages 3 to 6. It's a noninvasive treatment option for families looking for new therapies.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Child is diagnosed with autism (using standard tools like DSM-V and ADOS-2).
- Child is between 3 and 6 years old.
- Child does not have other serious medical, brain, or mental health conditions (like epilepsy, schizophrenia, or severe vision/hearing loss).
- Child has not taken antibiotics by mouth or injection in the last 30 days.
- Child has not had acupuncture or similar electrical stimulation before.
- Child has not taken antipsychotic medication or probiotic supplements in the last 30 days.
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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