Plain-English translation of NCT06129058 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Phase 2 — Testing in a bigger group (up to a few hundred people) to see if the treatment actually works and is still safe.
This trial is testing transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), a gentle, non-invasive brain stimulation technique that can be used at home. Researchers want to see if this treatment can help children with autism spectrum disorder improve their social communication skills and self-regulation — things like managing difficult behaviors and emotions. The study will compare the real treatment to a sham (fake) treatment to understand what effect it truly has.
Earlier studies have shown promise that this treatment might help children with autism, but those studies were small and didn't have strong enough designs to prove it works. This trial aims to collect solid evidence that will help researchers plan a larger, more rigorous study in the future.
If you join, you'll be randomly assigned to receive either the real brain stimulation or a sham stimulation at home for 3 weeks. The researchers will measure changes in your brain activity and your social communication and self-regulation skills throughout the trial. You'll complete assessments to help them understand whether the treatment is working.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 8, 2026 · Not medical advice
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