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NCT03827941
Auricular Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation Treatment of Autism
Conditions: Autism Spectrum Disorder
Sex: All
Ages: 18 Years – 60 Years
Healthy volunteers: No
Phase: NA
Enrollment: 40
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital
Location: MGB Charlestown Massachusetts
Summary
In this study, investigators will examine the treatment effects of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation with different stimulation frequencies on individuals with autism.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Autism diagnosed based on DSM-V classification criteria
2. 18-60 year old high functioning adult autism patients (e.g. Asperger's, IQ equal or greater than 80)
3. Subjects who do not show aggressive behaviors based on neuro/psychiatric evaluations as determined by a licensed study physician.
Exclusion Criteria:
1. A history of chronic serious infection, any current infection, any type of cancer or autoimmune disease or other severe diseases;
2. Subjects taking any medications that confound the study results
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03827941). StuddyBuddy aggregates publicly available trial information.
