Plain-English translation of NCT04798274 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.
Researchers want to understand how the brains of teenagers with autism spectrum disorder process sounds and language differently. This study will use brain imaging (MRI scans) and special recordings of brain activity (MEG) to measure these differences. Some participants will also receive a single session of a non-invasive magnetic stimulation technique called continuous theta burst stimulation to see if it changes how their brain processes sound.
Many people with autism experience challenges with hearing and understanding language, but scientists don't fully understand why. This research aims to identify the brain-based reasons for these challenges so that better treatments can be developed in the future.
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You would attend about seven study visits over six months, which can be scheduled weekly or further apart depending on your schedule. During these visits, you'll have brain scans (MRI and MEG recordings) to measure how your brain processes sound, and some visits may include a brief magnetic brain stimulation session. Some visits can be split into shorter appointments to reduce fatigue. The entire study takes about six months to complete.
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