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The clinical study of deep brain stimulation for autism spectrum disorders

The clinical study of deep brain stimulation for autism spectrum disorders

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2200065199
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2022-10-31
Start date
2023-09-06
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-03-02

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Autism spectrum disorders

Interventions

Sponsors

West China Hospital of Sichuan University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
7 Years to 18 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Subjects and their guardians must sign the study informed consent form prior to initiating any research-related procedures. 2.Aged 7–18 years, regardless of gender. 3.Meet the diagnostic criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) as outlined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5). 4.Disease duration =5 years, with no significant improvement in overall symptoms compared with baseline after at least 6 months of two or more standardized behavioral interventions, as determined by rigorous and standardized assessments. 5.Patients or guardians must be capable of adequate communication and willing to fully cooperate with the study protocol, including completing required examinations, follow-up visits, and related agreements.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Participants must not have been diagnosed with panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, eating disorders, substance use disorder, or substance dependence within the 6 months prior to screening. 2.Participants with contraindications to surgery, such as significant medical comorbidities or inability to discontinue anticoagulant therapy. 3.Preoperative brain magnetic resonance imaging reveals significant structural abnormalities. 4.Those who have had cochlear implants, pacemakers, defibrillators, previously implanted unilateral or bilateral similar devices, or have undergone other surgical procedures within the past six months that the investigator believes may affect the study. 5.Currently participating in or have participated in other drug or medical device clinical trials within 3 months before screening. 6.Other individuals deemed unsuitable for participation in this clinical study by the investigator.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
the safety of therapy;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
the remission rate of neuropsychological tests;Adverse events;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactWang Wei

Department of Neurosurgery, West China Hospital

wcnsww@163.com+86 189 8060 1521

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Mar 14, 2026