Clinical Trials in Taiwan / NCT06974838
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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
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
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)
| Facility | City | Region | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chang Gung Memorial Hospital | Taoyuan | Taiwan | Recruiting |
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Official registry record
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