ACTRN12612001208897TerminatedPhase 1
For individuals with autism spectrum disorder, does active deep repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) as compared to sham deep rTMS improve social relating?
Dr. Peter Enticott0 sites80 target enrollmentStarted: November 15, 2012Last updated:
Conditions
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Phase 1
- Status
- Terminated
- Sponsor
- Enrollment
- 80
Study Overview
Brief Summary
No summary available.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Randomised controlled trial
- Primary Purpose
- Treatment
- Masking
- Blinded (masking used)
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 15 Years to 65 Years (—)
- Sex
- All
Inclusion Criteria
- •Formal diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (either autism, Asperger’s disorder, or pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified)
- •- Measured IQ of 55 or above
- •- Capacity to provide informed consent for self (adults) or child
- •- Proficiency in the use and comprehension of English (necessary not only in relation to the process of informed consent, but also the completion of English-language measures).
Exclusion Criteria
- •- History of epilepsy or seizure disorder
- •- History of serious head injury
- •- Metal in the head (outside of the mouth)
- •- Medical/metal implants in the body
- •- History or neurological/psychiatric illness (other than ASD, but not those psychiatric conditions commonly present in ASD, such as depression and anxiety)
- •- Unstable medical condition
- •- Pregnant or lactating
- •- Professional driver or machine operator
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