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Clinical Trials/ACTRN12612001208897
ACTRN12612001208897
Terminated
Phase 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 enrollmentNovember 15, 2012

Overview

Phase
Phase 1
Intervention
Not specified
Conditions
Not specified
Sponsor
Dr. Peter Enticott
Enrollment
80
Status
Terminated
Last Updated
6 years ago

Overview

Brief Summary

No summary available.

Registry
who.int
Start Date
November 15, 2012
End Date
TBD
Last Updated
6 years ago
Study Type
Interventional
Sex
All

Investigators

Sponsor
Dr. Peter Enticott

Eligibility Criteria

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

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Not specified

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