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Auricular Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation Treatment of Autism

NCT03827941 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 40

Last updated 2026-07-17

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Summary

In this study, investigators will examine the treatment effects of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation with different stimulation frequencies on individuals with autism.

Conditions

Interventions

OTHER

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.

OTHER

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.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Principal Investigators

  • Jian Kong · MGH

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
60 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2022-11-01
Primary Completion
2027-09-28
Completion
2027-09-28

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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Read the full study record

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