N/A Completed N=28 Randomized Triple-blind Treatment

A Trial To Evaluate The Efficacy of Magnetic Resonant Therapy in Autism

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01985308 ↗

Enrolled (actual)

Serious AEs

0.0%

Results posted

Aug 2024

Primary outcomePrimary: Childhood Autism Rating Scale 2nd Edition (CARS2) — -7.68; -1.61 units on a scale — p=0.0002

Summary

The purpose of this study is to show that a magnetic field applied to the front part of the brain of children suffering from Autism Spectrum Disorder(ASD) can improve function and ameliorate symptoms.

Outcome Measures

Outcome	Result	p-value
PRIMARY Childhood Autism Rating Scale 2nd Edition (CARS2)	-7.68; -1.61	0.0002 sig

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

Primary diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder by Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th Edition, Text Revision (DSM-IV-TR) rendered by the examination and sufficient Childhood Autism Rating Scale 2nd Edition (CARS-2) score to qualify as autism.
CARS-2 score between 36 and 47 inclusively
Age between 4 and 12 years (at day of informed consent)
Child must suffer disrupted sleep patterns defined as a minimum of 3 nights per week of delayed onset of sleep or night-time awakenings. If these are medicated with mild sedatives or melatonin and corrected, the requirement for medication or melatonin will qualify as evidence of a sleep disorder.

Exclusion Criteria

Diagnosis of Asperger's Disorder, Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise specified
History of clinically significant traumatic brain injury
Any condition associated with increased intracranial pressure
Cerebral Aneurysm
Down's Syndrome or other chromosomal abnormality
EEG abnormalities that indicate seizure risk
Intracranial implant
Unstable medical condition not otherwise specified
Clinically significant organic disease unrelated to autism

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