Can repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) alter motor function in autism and Asperger's disorder?

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Autism; Asperger's disorder; Mental Health - Autistic spectrum disorders

• Registration Number: ACTRN12609000954224
• Lead Sponsor: Monash University

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2009-11-05
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 12

Inclusion Criteria

Diagnosis of high-functionng autism or Asperger's disorder

Exclusion Criteria

Epilepsy or other seizure disorder
Metal in the head (outside of the mouth)
History of serious head injury
Comorbid psychiatric or neurological illness
Genetic disorder
Serious medical condition

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Movement-related cortical potentials (electroencephalogram [EEG] measures of pre-movement brain activity)[Immediately before and after rTMS]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Cortical excitability (measured via TMS)[Immediately before and after rTMS]