Brain zaps may ease autism symptoms in teens

NCT ID NCT05492032

First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated May 10, 2026 · Updated 18 times

Summary

This study tests whether a gentle, non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tDCS can reduce social and cognitive difficulties in 150 adolescents with autism. Participants will receive multiple sessions of tDCS, and some will get booster sessions to see if benefits last longer. The goal is to find a safe, affordable way to ease core autism symptoms like trouble with communication and repetitive behaviors.

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Study contacts

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Locations

  • The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

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    Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong

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