A clinical trial of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) for improving social relating in adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD); Mental Health - Autistic spectrum disorders

• Registration Number: ACTRN12616001728426
• Lead Sponsor: Deakin University

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2016-12-16
• Study Completion: 2020-12-02
• Last Update Posted: 22 February 2021

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 17

Inclusion Criteria

DSM-5 diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), OR DSM-IV/DSM-IV-TR diagnosis of autistic disorder or Asperger's disorder
-Formal IQ assessment indicating FSIQ 55 or higher
-Social Responsiveness Scale (SRS) score in the clinical range (60 or above)

Exclusion Criteria

STUDY EXCLUSION CRITERIA:

-Seizure history
-First degree relative with seizure disorder
-History of serious head injury
-Presence of ferromagnetic metal in the head outside the mouth
-Presence of implanted medical device
-Pregnant or lactating
-Current substance use disorder
-Neurological or psychiatric disorder other than common comorbid disorders (specifically, ADHD, depression, anxiety, OCD)
-Professional driver or machine operator

REQUIREMENTS FOR INDIVIDUAL iTBS TREATMENT SESSIONS:

-Recreational drugs or alcohol within past 24 hours
-Change in medication regime within past 4 weeks
-Typical sleep pattern (within 20%) previous 24 hours

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified