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Repetitive TMS of the right temporoparietal junction improves social cognition of ASD children

Repetitive TMS of the right temporoparietal junction improves social cognition of ASD children

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Early Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2000041429
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2020-12-26
Start date
2021-04-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-03-15

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Conditions

autism spectrum disorder

Interventions

experimental group 1:rTMS over the rTPJ
experimental group 2:rTMS over the DLPFC

Sponsors

Foshan Chancheng Central Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
2 Years to 4 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: (1) All participants are 2-4 years old children who have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, gender unlimited; (2) the score of Gesell developmental scale is between 55-75 within the range of mild developmental delay; (3) parents of children voluntarily attend in treatments, sign the of informed consent and can complete 1 month of rehabilitation treatments; (4) participants are right-handed.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: (1) Patients with "epilepsy" diagnosis or abnormally electroencephalograms are unfit for transcranial magnetic stimulation; (2) children with schizophrenia or other mental illnesses; (3) persons who have received other treatment during the treating period; (4) persons who have metal foreign bodies or had accepted intracranial surgery; (5) persons who have underwent repeated transcranial magnetic stimulation therapy; and (6) patients with important organ disorders.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
the score of Sociability in Autism Treatment Evaluation Checklist;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
the score of Gesell developmental scale;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactJing Xin
346654148@qq.com+86 13630137896

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026