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Auricular Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation Treatment of Autism
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital
Summary
In this study, investigators will examine the treatment effects of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation with different stimulation frequencies on individuals with autism.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 60 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
40
Start Date
2022-11-01
Completion Date
2027-09-28
Last Updated
2026-07-17
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
1 Hz Auricular transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
High-functioning individuals with autism randomized to this group will receive 1 Hz tVNS stimulation for 30 minutes/day up to 5 times/week for 3 weeks.
20 Hz Auricular transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
High-functioning individuals with autism randomized to this group will receive 1 Hz tVNS stimulation for 30 minutes/day up to 5 times/week for 3 weeks.
Locations (1)
MGB
Charlestown, Massachusetts, United States