Brain zaps may boost social skills in autism
NCT ID NCT04242355
First seen Feb 04, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 16 times
Summary
This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) can change how adults with autism process social information. Researchers will measure brain responses with EEG and eye-tracking before and after stimulation. The goal is to understand if rTMS can alter neural and behavioral aspects of social cognition.
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Locations
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Yale University
New Haven, Connecticut, 06520, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward a non-invasive brain stimulation method to improve social cognition in autism.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage, small study (100 participants) focused on brain measurements, not clinical outcomes. Results may not lead to a treatment.
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