Magnetic Stimulation Study for Repetitive Behaviors in Autism
Tests theta-burst magnetic brain stimulation for repetitive behaviors in people with autism.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Restricted and Repetitive Behavior in ASD
Key facts
- Where
- Stanford, United StatesSee the site
Could this be for you?
Answer for yourself. This is not a decision: only the study team can say whether you can take part.
- Are you between 12 and 45 years old?
Source: NCT04532424, who can take part
Where in United States
- Stanford UniversityStanford, United StatesTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- Stanford University
- Trial code
- NCT04532424
- Record updated
- 5 November 2026
- Original description
Investigating the efficacy of a form of TMS called theta-burst stimulation for restricted and repetitive behavior in ASD.Read full original descriptionShow less
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Restricted and Repetitive Behavior in ASD
Investigating the efficacy of a form of TMS called theta-burst stimulation for restricted and repetitive behavior in ASD.
Inclusion: Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD); Meet criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) on clinical assessments (ADOS-2 or CARS if conducted remotely \& ADI-R); Aged between 12-45 years old; Have a reliable informant who can complete relevant questionnaires; Have DARB scores which indicate high levels (50% or above) of RRB on one of the following domains: Insistence on Sameness, Obsessive Compulsive Behaviors, and Unusual Interests.
Exclusion: Any contraindications for TMS e.g. history of seizures other than clear substance-induced/fever-induced seizures with neurologist note or normal clean EEG and no seizure in at least 12 months prior to enrollment; Currently taking Clozapine or another medication that the PI determines increases the risk of TMS or may disrupt the efficacy; Any current or past history of any physical condition which in the investigator's opinion might put the subject at risk or interfere with study results interpretation; DSM-5 diagnosis of bipolar disorder or a psychotic disorder e.g. schizophrenia; Conditions that increase the risk for COVID-19 (in accordance with university guidelines); Pregnancy; Active substance use (<1 week) or intoxication verified by toxicology screen--of cocaine, amphetamines, benzodiazepines; Showing symptoms of withdrawal from alcohol or benzodiazepines; Significant sensory impairments such as blindness or deafness; Current severe insomnia (must sleep a minimum of 4 hours the night before stimulation); Not willing to cooperate with the TMS procedures; A motor threshold that is too high to allow safe/tolerable treatment.