Brain zaps may boost social skills in autism
NCT ID NCT06495684
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 22, 2026 · Updated 33 times
Summary
This study tests whether mild brain stimulation (tDCS) combined with 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 random order, with a month break in between. Researchers will measure changes in anxiety, social responsiveness, empathy, and brain activity.
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University of New Mexico
RECRUITINGAlbuquerque, New Mexico, 87131, United States
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