Cerebellum and Autism: Regional Specialization for Social and Executive Functions
Recruiting now · Not applicable · Has a placebo group
Conditions studied: Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder
In brief
The goal of this study is to determine the impact of neuromodulation to the cerebellum on social and executive functions in neurotypical young adults and young adults with autism.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT05396352
- Run by
- American University
- People needed
- 80
- Starts
- 2022-01-01
- Expected to finish
- 2025-12-31
- Last updated by the study team
- 2025-10-02
Who can join
Age: 18 and older, up to 35. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may qualify if…
- All participants
- Aged 18-35
- Able to provide written, informed consent
- NIH Toolbox age-adjusted Cognitive Function Composite standard score ≥ 85
- Native English speaker
- Right-handed
- Not pregnant
- Able to attend all study sessions
- Pass safety screening for MRI and neuromodulation (e.g. no metal in body, implanted devices, history of seizure, claustrophobia)
- Additional INCLUSION criteria for adults with autism Either
- Prior research-reliable diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) Or
- Meet DSM-5 criteria for ASD confirmed with ADOS-2 via research-reliable clinical assessment
You may not qualify if…
- Neurotypical adults
- Age <18 or >35
- NIH Toolbox age-adjusted Cognitive Function Composite standard score < 85
- Contraindications for MRI or neuromodulation with tDCS (e.g. metal in body, pacemaker or other implanted device, history of seizure, claustrophobia)
- Current or prior history of neurological or neurodevelopmental condition or brain injury
- Psychotropic medication
- Pregnancy
- Adults with autism
- Age <18 or >35
- Participants with a legal authorized representative
- NIH Toolbox age-adjusted Cognitive Function Composite standard score < 85
- Contraindications for MRI or neuromodulation with tDCS (e.g. metal in body, pacemaker or other implanted device, history of seizure, claustrophobia)
- Pregnancy
Where it is running
- American University — Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States (enrolling)
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