Brain zaps may boost social skills in autism, small study hints

NCT ID NCT05371912

First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated Jun 17, 2026 · Updated 28 times

Summary

This study tested whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called rTMS could help improve social awareness and reduce repetitive behaviors in 16 adults with autism spectrum disorder. Participants received rTMS and were assessed using standard questionnaires. The goal was to see if this approach could ease core autism symptoms, offering a potential alternative to medications.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Mitra Assadi

    Newark, Delaware, 19713, United States

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

autism spectrum disorder

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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.