N/A N=14 Randomized Triple-blind Treatment

Learning Enhancement Through Neurostimulation in Autism

Autism

Bottom Line

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Enrolled (actual)

Serious AEs

0.0%

Results posted

Sep 2018

Primary outcome: Primary: Test of Adolescent Social Skills Knowledge (TASSK) — 8; 3.5 score on a scale

Study Design & Population

Study type: Interventional
Phase: N/A
Interventions: Active Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (Device); Sham Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (Device); PEERS Social Skills Training (Behavioral)
Age: Pediatric · 14+ yrs
Sex: All
Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina
Primary completion: Jul 2017

Outcome Measures

Outcome	Result	p-value
PRIMARY Test of Adolescent Social Skills Knowledge (TASSK)	8; 3.5	—
PRIMARY Social Responsiveness Scale (SRS)	23.5; 26.5	—

Summary

This study will examine whether brain stimulation paired with social skills learning can help teenage boys with autism learn how to make and keep friends. Brain stimulation can enhance learning in some people. This study involves enrolling in a 14-week training program where teenage boys with autism interact in small groups and learn social skills. During the 14-week program participants will receive active brain stimulation, or non-active stimulation (placebo). Before and after this training, MRI scans will be taken to see whether the training with active brain stimulation made a different in brain activation.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Exclusion Criteria

Intellectual Disabilities (Full-scale IQ <70)
Hx of seizures within the last one year
Contraindications for fMRI, such as metal implants in the head

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