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

NCT06974838 · tracked via the Priya Life Science Taiwan tracker
Phase
Not applicable
Started
2025-08-08
Last updated
2026-09-16

Condition(s) studied

Autism Spectrum DisorderMinimally Verbal AbilityIntellectual Disability

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

intermittent theta burst stimulation

intermittent theta burst stimulation: stimulatory protocol

Study summary

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

Sex
ALL
Min age
8 Years
Max age
30 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder, confirmed by DSM-5. * Individuals with minimal verbal ability or intellectual disability (FSIQ \< 70). Exclusion Criteria: * 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. * Current or past severe psychiatric disorders, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or major depressive disorder. * Pregnancy. * Significant brain abnormalities, such as intracranial space-occupying lesions. * Family history of epilepsy. * History of febrile seizures. * Concurrent use of medications that increase the risk of seizures. * Sleep disorders during rTMS procedures. * Skin lesions or trauma at the stimulation site. * Deemed ineligible by the principal investigator (PI). * Participation in another clinical trial within the past month. * Suicidal ideation or suicide attempts within the past year.

Primary outcome measure(s)

  • Total Scores of Aberrant Behavior Checklist — Baseline, Week 4, Week 8 and Week 12
    Aberrant Behavior Checklist is a parents' report questionnaire for aberrant behavior. The lower scores stand for less aberrant behavior.
  • Total Scores of Emotional Dysregulation Inventory — Baseline, Week 4, Week 8 and Week 12
    Emotional Dysregulation Inventory is a parents' report questionnaire for emotional dysregulation. The lower scores stand for better emotional regulation.
  • Total Scores of Child Behavior Checklist — Baseline, Week 4, Week 8 and Week 12
    Child Behavior Checklist is a parents' report questionnaire for behavioral and emotional problems. The lower scores stand for better behavioral and emotional regulation.

Trial sites (1)

FacilityCityRegionStatus
Chang Gung Memorial Hospital Taoyuan Taiwan Recruiting
Official registry record

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