Plain-English translation of NCT04532424 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This study is testing a treatment called theta-burst stimulation, which uses magnetic pulses to stimulate specific areas of the brain. Researchers want to see if this non-invasive procedure can help reduce repetitive behaviors and rigid thinking patterns that are common in autism spectrum disorder. The treatment targets two main areas: the need for sameness and routine, and repetitive movements or behaviors.
Many people with autism experience repetitive behaviors and strong need for routines that can interfere with daily life and cause distress. Current treatments have limited effectiveness, so researchers are exploring whether this brain stimulation approach could offer a new option to help reduce these symptoms.
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If you join this study, you will receive sessions of magnetic brain stimulation targeting the specific repetitive behaviors you experience most. You will need to visit the research site multiple times, and a trusted family member or caregiver should be available to help complete questionnaires about your behaviors. The researchers will monitor your response to the treatment over time to see if your repetitive behaviors improve.
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United States
Sponsor
Stanford University
Enrollment target
~67 participants
Started
January 2021
Primary completion
December 2029
Age range
12 Years – 45 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in August 2025.
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Central contact
Briana Hernandez
Stanford University
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