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Visualization of diffusion tensor imaging in acupuncture treatment of children with autism

Visualization of diffusion tensor imaging in acupuncture treatment of children with autism

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Early Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Source
ITMCTR
Registry ID
ITMCTR2100004963
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2021-06-20
Start date
2021-06-21
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-02-20

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Conditions

autism spectrum disorder

Interventions

Sponsors

The First Affiliated Hospital of He'nan University of Chinese Medicine
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
2 Years to 6 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Patients meet TCM diagnostic criteria and DSM-5 diagnostic criteria; 2.Children with Autism Rating Scale (CARS) score > 30; 3.Aged 2 to 6 years; 4.The family members or guardians have informed consent to accept the established treatment plan and requirements (time, frequency, etc.).

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.People with Asperger syndrome, Rett syndrome, Heller syndrome and children with disruptive mental disorder were excluded; 2.People with acute or chronic infectious diseases; 3.Children with serious primary diseases such as heart, brain, liver, kidney and hematopoietic system; 4.Children with ADHD, Tourette Syndrome and other behavioral disorders, mental retardation and schizophrenia; 5.Patients with hearing impairment and patients with frequent epilepsy; 6.Strong resistance, continuous crying, unable to cooperate with the treatment of children; 7.Children who are delirious, behave strangely or cannot be controlled, and are prone to medical accidents during the acupuncture process; 8.Children participating in other clinical trials; 9.Bleeding tendency; 10.MRI examination is contraindicated.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS);Diffusion tensor imaging of nerve fiber bundles;Neuroelectrophysiological test;Autism Efficacy Assessment Scale (AETC);Behavioral Scale for Children with Autism (ABC);

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactDang Weili

The First Affiliated Hospital of He'nan University of Chinese Medicine

dangweili142@163.com+86 18638002618

Outcome results

None listed

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