Autism Spectrum Disorder
Conditions
Interventions
Test group:The patient received transcranial magnetic stimulation targeting the Cz point.
Control group:The patient received a sham stimulation targeting the Cz point.
Treatment group:The patient received transcranial magnetic stimulation targeting the DLPFC region.
Sponsors
Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
2 Years to 7 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: (1) Meets the diagnostic criteria of both the "Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (5th Edition)" (DSM-5) and the ADOS-2. The diagnosis is made by the chief physician; (2) The subjects' age ranges from 2 to 7 years old; (3) The Wechsler Intelligence Scale score is greater than 70 points; (4) Right-handed; (5) The children, parents, or guardians have given consent to participate in this study.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: (1) Having a clear history of neurological disorders, traumatic brain injury, or severe physical diseases; (2) Subjects with implanted metal devices, including non-detachable dentures; (3) Skin surface damage at the stimulation site.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Autism Behavior Rating Scale; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Brain functional connectivity;BDNF; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactHao Yan
Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology
Outcome results
None listed