Explore the Therapeutic Effect of Theta Burst Stimulation on Emotion Regulation in Autism With Minimally Verbal Ability or Intellectual Disability

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age8-30
SponsorChang Gung Memorial Hospital

About this trial

The investigator would like to investigate the impact of theta-burst stimulation over left DLPFC in autism with minimally verbal ability or intellectual disability

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder, confirmed by DSM-5.

Individuals with minimal verbal ability or intellectual disability (FSIQ < 70).

Disqualifiers

Current or past severe neurological disorders, such as epilepsy, or significant visual or hearing impairments.

Current or past severe systemic diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, or multiple sclerosis.

History of severe brain injury.

Presence of implanted metal devices, such as a pacemaker or medication pump.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • intermittent theta burst stimulation

Treatment groups

60 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Locations

1
Chang Gung Memorial Hospital Taoyuan Taiwan

Sponsors and collaborators

Chang Gung Memorial Hospital

Lead sponsor