Magnetic pulses to the brain may ease autism symptoms

NCT ID NCT07579494

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Chang Gung Memorial Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called theta burst stimulation (TBS) can improve core symptoms of autism, such as social difficulties and repetitive behaviors. Researchers will apply TBS to a specific brain area (right inferior frontal gyrus) in 60 participants aged 8 to 30 with autism. The study measures changes in social responsiveness, repetitive behaviors, and emotional regulation using questionnaires and brain scans.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: theta burst stimulation (a type of magnetic brain stimulation)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a non-drug treatment to help reduce core autism symptoms like social difficulties and repetitive behaviors.
What could go wrong: This is an early, small study (60 people) testing a new brain stimulation target. It may not produce clear benefits, and effects could vary widely between individuals.

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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 RIGHT INFERIOR FRONTAL GYRUS THETA BURST STIMULATION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
RECRUITING

Taoyuan, Taiwan

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