Zapping the brain to unravel Autism's social secrets

NCT ID NCT01648868

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This completed study used a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called rTMS to investigate how a specific brain area (the superior temporal sulcus) influences social perception in people with autism and healthy controls. Researchers measured changes in eye-gaze patterns and voice recognition after stimulation. The goal was to better understand the brain's role in social cognition, not to treat autism.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) device
What this could lead to: If successful, this could help explain how the brain processes social cues, potentially guiding future therapies for autism.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study focused on understanding brain function, not a treatment. Results may not lead to direct clinical benefits.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

autism spectrum disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER

Contacts and locations

Locations

Hôpital Necker-Enfants Malades

Paris, 75015, France

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