Brain Stimulation for Autism Spectrum Disorder Symptoms
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a type of magnetic brain stimulation can help reduce autism symptoms and improve thinking skills in young people aged 8–30 with autism. Researchers will measure changes in symptoms, brain function, and brain scans over time.
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Who can take part
- You are aged 8 to 30 years old
- You have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), confirmed by a formal assessment called ADOS-2
- Your autism is at severity level 1 or 2 (not the most severe level)
- You are either on a stable treatment plan, have tried standard treatments without success, or choose not to use standard treatments
- You can understand and consent to the study (score of 15 or higher on a consent-understanding test)
- You do not have severe neurological conditions (like epilepsy), brain injury, metal implants, severe mental illness, or pregnancy
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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