Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Restricted and Repetitive Behavior in ASD
Stanford University
Summary
Investigating the efficacy of a form of TMS called theta-burst stimulation for restricted and repetitive behavior in ASD.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 12–45 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion criteria. 1. Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) 2. Meet criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) on clinical assessments (ADOS-2 or CARS if conducted remotely \& ADI-R) 3. Aged between 12-45 years old 4. Have a reliable informant who can complete relevant questionnaires 5. Have DARB scores which indicate high levels (50% or above) of RRB on one of the following domains: Insistence on Sameness, Obsessive Compulsive Behaviors, and Unusual Interests Exclusion criteria. 1. Any contraindications for TMS e.g. history of seizures other than clear substance-induced/fever-induc…
Interventions
- DeviceTranscranial magnetic stimulation
Non-invasive brain stimulation technique that is FDA-approved for the treatment of refractory depression, OCD and migraine.
Location
- Stanford UniversityStanford, California