Clinical Trial

Cortical Excitability and Role of Non Invasive Brain Stimulation in ADHD and AUTISM

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Summary
This double-blind, randomized, sham-controlled clinical trial will evaluate the effects of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) on children and adolescents with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and matched healthy controls. Participants aged 6-19 years will be assigned to active or sham rTMS protocols targeting the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex over 3 weeks, with assessment of changes in disorder-specific symptoms and cortical excitability. The study aims to determine the safety, feasibility, and preliminary efficacy of rTMS as a non-invasive neuromodulation approach in pediatric neurodevelopmental disorders.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07315217
Lead Sponsor Assiut University
Conditions Cortical Excitability, Brain Stimulation, ADHD, Autism
Enrollment 80 participants
Start Date 2026-01
Primary Completion 2027-01 (estimated)
Study Completion 2027-02 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-01-02