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Therapeutic Impacts of Theta Burst Stimulation Over Bilateral Posterior Superior Temporal Sulcus in Autism Spectrum Disorder

Primary Purpose

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Status
Recruiting
Phase
Not Applicable
Locations
Taiwan
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
intermittent theta burst stimulation
Sponsored by
Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
About
Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
Full info

About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Autism Spectrum Disorder

Eligibility Criteria

8 Years - 30 Years (Child, Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Autism spectrum disorder, confirmed by Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule II (CSS≧6)
  • No change in psychiatric drugs within one month

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Previous or current severe neurological disorder such as epilepsy, visual or hearing impairment
  • Previous or current severe systemic disease such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes or infection
  • Previous or current severe brain injury
  • Implementation of metal materials such as pacemaker or medication pump
  • Previous or current severe psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or substance abuse
  • Pregnancy
  • Individuals with a significant brain abnormality such as intracranial space occupied lesions
  • History of brain surgery or nervous system infection, such as meningitis and encephalitis
  • Previous febrile seizures
  • Concurrent use of medications which increased the risk of seizure attack.
  • Participate another clinical trial within one month.
  • Unable to complete MRI scan (claustrophobia)
  • Skin trauma on application site
  • Individuals with a large ischemic scar
  • Individuals suffering from multiple sclerosis
  • Individuals suffering from sleep deprivation during rTMS procedures
  • Individuals with a heavy consumption of alcohol
  • Individuals with a migraine headache from increased intracranial pressure

Sites / Locations

  • Chang Gung Memorial HospitalRecruiting

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm Type

Experimental

Sham Comparator

Arm Label

Active

Sham

Arm Description

Participants received the intervention of iTBS (The total pulse of every session is 1200 pulses) over bilateral posterior superior temporal sulcus for 4 weeks (5 days/week). *iTBS = intermittent theta burst stimulation

Participants received the sham intervention of iTBS (sham-coil) over bilateral posterior superior temporal sulcus for 4 weeks (5 days/week).

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Changes of total scores of Social Responsiveness Scale
Social Responsiveness Scale can measure the autism clinical severity with the range from 65-260. The lower scores stand for better social responsiveness.
Changes of total scores of Repetitive Behavior Scale-Revised
Repetitive Behavior Scale-Revised is a questionnaire that focuses on repetitive behavior. The score ranges from 0-129. The lower scores stand for lower repetitive behavior.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Changes of total scores of Aberrant Behavior Checklist
ABC is a parents' report questionnaire for aberrant behavior. The lower scores stand for less aberrant behavior.
Changes of total scores of Emotional Dysregulation Inventory
Emotional Dysregulation Inventory is a parents' report questionnaire for emotional dysregulation. The score ranges from 0-120. The lower scores stand for better emotional regulation.
Changes of total scores of Child Behavior Checklist
CBCL is a parents' report questionnaire for behavioral and emotional problems. The lower scores stand for better behavioral and emotional regulation.
Changes of total scores of Adaptive Behavior Assessment System
Adaptive Behavior Assessment System is a parents' report questionnaire for adaptive behavior. The score ranges from 9-171. The higher scores stand for better adaptive behavior.
Changes in accuracy of Frith-Happe animation
A quick and objective test of Theory of Mind. 8 questions in total, the more correct questions stand for better Social Cognition.
Changes in accuracy of Eyes task
An advanced test for Theory of Mind. 43 questions in total, the more correct questions stand for better social skills.
Changes in accuracy of Wisconsin Card Sorting Test
An advanced test for cognitive flexibility. 128 questions in total, the more correct questions stand for better cognitive flexibility.
Changes of total scores of Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function
An advanced test for cognitive flexibility. 128 questions in total, the more correct questions stand for better cognitive flexibility.
Raven's Progressive Matrices
An advanced test for for executive function. 60 questions in total, the more correct questions stand for better executive function.
MRI T1
Brain structural volumes (cm²)
functional MRI (resting-state/biological motion task) - BOLD signal
Blood-oxygen-level-dependent (BOLD) signal is a measurement used in fMRI, which reflects the neural activity.
Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI) - FA
Fractional anisotropy (FA) is a measurement used in DTI, which reflects the movement of water molecules. FA ranges from 0 to 1, the higher FA value may represent more intact axons.
Electroencephalography
Resting state EEG (alpha power / frontal gamma power)

Full Information

First Posted
October 11, 2022
Last Updated
August 29, 2023
Sponsor
Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT05578209
Brief Title
Therapeutic Impacts of Theta Burst Stimulation Over Bilateral Posterior Superior Temporal Sulcus in Autism Spectrum Disorder
Official Title
Therapeutic Impacts of Theta Burst Stimulation Over Bilateral Posterior Superior Temporal Sulcus in Autism Spectrum Disorder: a Comprehensive Study Integrating Clinical Symptoms, Neuropsychological Function and MRI
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
August 2023
Overall Recruitment Status
Recruiting
Study Start Date
February 3, 2023 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
July 2025 (Anticipated)
Study Completion Date
December 2025 (Anticipated)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
Chang Gung Memorial Hospital

4. Oversight

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product
No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product
No

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
The investigator would like to investigate the impact of intermittent theta burst stimulation over bilateral posterior superior temporal sulcus in autism spectrum disorder

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Autism Spectrum Disorder

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Not Applicable
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
ParticipantInvestigator
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
60 (Anticipated)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Active
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Participants received the intervention of iTBS (The total pulse of every session is 1200 pulses) over bilateral posterior superior temporal sulcus for 4 weeks (5 days/week). *iTBS = intermittent theta burst stimulation
Arm Title
Sham
Arm Type
Sham Comparator
Arm Description
Participants received the sham intervention of iTBS (sham-coil) over bilateral posterior superior temporal sulcus for 4 weeks (5 days/week).
Intervention Type
Device
Intervention Name(s)
intermittent theta burst stimulation
Intervention Description
stimulatory protocol
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Changes of total scores of Social Responsiveness Scale
Description
Social Responsiveness Scale can measure the autism clinical severity with the range from 65-260. The lower scores stand for better social responsiveness.
Time Frame
baseline; post TBS (4 weeks after baseline); One month follow up (8 weeks after baseline); Two months follow up (12 weeks after baseline)
Title
Changes of total scores of Repetitive Behavior Scale-Revised
Description
Repetitive Behavior Scale-Revised is a questionnaire that focuses on repetitive behavior. The score ranges from 0-129. The lower scores stand for lower repetitive behavior.
Time Frame
baseline; post TBS (4 weeks after baseline); One month follow up (8 weeks after baseline); Two months follow up (12 weeks after baseline)
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Changes of total scores of Aberrant Behavior Checklist
Description
ABC is a parents' report questionnaire for aberrant behavior. The lower scores stand for less aberrant behavior.
Time Frame
baseline; post TBS (4 weeks after baseline); One month follow up (8 weeks after baseline); Two months follow up (12 weeks after baseline)
Title
Changes of total scores of Emotional Dysregulation Inventory
Description
Emotional Dysregulation Inventory is a parents' report questionnaire for emotional dysregulation. The score ranges from 0-120. The lower scores stand for better emotional regulation.
Time Frame
baseline; post TBS (4 weeks after baseline); One month follow up (8 weeks after baseline); Two months follow up (12 weeks after baseline)
Title
Changes of total scores of Child Behavior Checklist
Description
CBCL is a parents' report questionnaire for behavioral and emotional problems. The lower scores stand for better behavioral and emotional regulation.
Time Frame
baseline; post TBS (4 weeks after baseline); One month follow up (8 weeks after baseline); Two months follow up (12 weeks after baseline)
Title
Changes of total scores of Adaptive Behavior Assessment System
Description
Adaptive Behavior Assessment System is a parents' report questionnaire for adaptive behavior. The score ranges from 9-171. The higher scores stand for better adaptive behavior.
Time Frame
baseline; post TBS (4 weeks after baseline); One month follow up (8 weeks after baseline); Two months follow up (12 weeks after baseline)
Title
Changes in accuracy of Frith-Happe animation
Description
A quick and objective test of Theory of Mind. 8 questions in total, the more correct questions stand for better Social Cognition.
Time Frame
baseline; post TBS (4 weeks after baseline); One month follow up (8 weeks after baseline); Two months follow up (12 weeks after baseline)
Title
Changes in accuracy of Eyes task
Description
An advanced test for Theory of Mind. 43 questions in total, the more correct questions stand for better social skills.
Time Frame
baseline; post TBS (4 weeks after baseline); One month follow up (8 weeks after baseline); Two months follow up (12 weeks after baseline)
Title
Changes in accuracy of Wisconsin Card Sorting Test
Description
An advanced test for cognitive flexibility. 128 questions in total, the more correct questions stand for better cognitive flexibility.
Time Frame
baseline; post TBS (4 weeks after baseline); One month follow up (8 weeks after baseline); Two months follow up (12 weeks after baseline)
Title
Changes of total scores of Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function
Description
An advanced test for cognitive flexibility. 128 questions in total, the more correct questions stand for better cognitive flexibility.
Time Frame
baseline; post TBS (4 weeks after baseline); One month follow up (8 weeks after baseline); Two months follow up (12 weeks after baseline)
Title
Raven's Progressive Matrices
Description
An advanced test for for executive function. 60 questions in total, the more correct questions stand for better executive function.
Time Frame
baseline; post TBS (4 weeks after baseline); One month follow up (8 weeks after baseline); Two months follow up (12 weeks after baseline)
Title
MRI T1
Description
Brain structural volumes (cm²)
Time Frame
baseline; post TBS (4 weeks after baseline)
Title
functional MRI (resting-state/biological motion task) - BOLD signal
Description
Blood-oxygen-level-dependent (BOLD) signal is a measurement used in fMRI, which reflects the neural activity.
Time Frame
baseline; post TBS (4 weeks after baseline)
Title
Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI) - FA
Description
Fractional anisotropy (FA) is a measurement used in DTI, which reflects the movement of water molecules. FA ranges from 0 to 1, the higher FA value may represent more intact axons.
Time Frame
baseline; post TBS (4 weeks after baseline)
Title
Electroencephalography
Description
Resting state EEG (alpha power / frontal gamma power)
Time Frame
baseline; post TBS (4 weeks after baseline)

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
8 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
30 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Autism spectrum disorder, confirmed by Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule II (CSS≧6) No change in psychiatric drugs within one month Exclusion Criteria: Previous or current severe neurological disorder such as epilepsy, visual or hearing impairment Previous or current severe systemic disease such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes or infection Previous or current severe brain injury Implementation of metal materials such as pacemaker or medication pump Previous or current severe psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or substance abuse Pregnancy Individuals with a significant brain abnormality such as intracranial space occupied lesions History of brain surgery or nervous system infection, such as meningitis and encephalitis Previous febrile seizures Concurrent use of medications which increased the risk of seizure attack. Participate another clinical trial within one month. Unable to complete MRI scan (claustrophobia) Skin trauma on application site Individuals with a large ischemic scar Individuals suffering from multiple sclerosis Individuals suffering from sleep deprivation during rTMS procedures Individuals with a heavy consumption of alcohol Individuals with a migraine headache from increased intracranial pressure
Central Contact Person:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name or Official Title & Degree
Hsing-Chang Ni, Dr.
Phone
88633281200
Ext
3815
Email
alanni0918@yahoo.com.tw
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
City
Taoyuan
Country
Taiwan
Individual Site Status
Recruiting
Facility Contact:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Hsing Chang Ni
Phone
886-3-3281200
Ext
2479
Email
alanni0918@yahoo.com.tw
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Hsing Chang Ni, MD

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