Zapping the brain to ease social anxiety in autism
NCT ID NCT06495684
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 32 times
Summary
This study tests whether mild brain stimulation (tDCS) during social learning tasks can reduce anxiety and improve social skills in 20 high-functioning adults with autism. Each person will receive both real and fake stimulation in separate 5-session blocks to compare effects. The goal is to see if this non-invasive approach can ease emotional distress and enhance social connection.
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University of New Mexico
RECRUITINGAlbuquerque, New Mexico, 87131, United States
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