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Abdominal Transcutaneous Electrical Acupoint Stimulation on Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital Xi'an Jiaotong University
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if abdominal transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation (abdominal TEAS) works to treat autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children. It will also learn about the safety of abdominal TEAS. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does abdominal TEAS a safe and effective treatment for children with autism spectrum disorder and gastrointestinal symptoms? Researchers will compare abdominal TEAS to a placebo (a sham abdominal TEAS without stimulation) to see if abdominal TEAS works to treat ASD. Participants will: Take abdominal TEAS or sham abdominal TEAS 5 days a week for 8 weeks. Visit the clinic once every 4 weeks for checkups and tests Keep a diary of their symptoms.
Official title: Abdominal Transcutaneous Electrical Acupoint Stimulation on Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
3 Years - 6 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
42
Start Date
2025-01-10
Completion Date
2026-01-10
Last Updated
2025-01-08
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
abdominal transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation (abdominal TEAS)
The TEAS intervention is delivered using an electroacupuncture device (SDZ-V, Hwato, Soochow Medical Instruments Co., Ltd., China). Self-adhesive electrodes are placed at acupoints Zhongwan (RN12), bilateral Tianshu (ST25), Qihai (RN6), and Guanyuan (RN4). Stimulation is applied using dense-sparse wave alternating frequencies (3 Hz for 2 s cycles) at an intensity of 3-10 mA, adjusted to the participant's tolerance. Each session lasts 30 minutes, conducts once daily, five days per week, for a total of 40 sessions. The ABA therapy focuses on enhancing skills in areas such as social interaction, communication, academics, motor function, and self-care. ABA is delivered in a variety of settings, including school, home, clinic, and other community settings. The goal of treatment is to help children function as independently and successfully as possible. Each session lasts 30 minutes, conducts once daily, five days per week, for a total of 40 sessions.
Locations (2)
The first affiliated hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University
Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
Xi'an Children's Hospital
Xi'an, Shaanxi, China