Study details
Enrolling now
Cerebellum and Autism: Regional Specialization for Social and Executive Functions
American University
NCT IDNCT05396352ClinicalTrials.gov data as of Apr 2026
Target enrollment
80
Study length
about 4 years
Ages
18–35
Locations
1 site in DC
What this study is about
This trial is testing if stimulating the cerebellum can improve social skills and executive functions in adults with autism. It uses a device to stimulate specific areas of the cerebellum, and researchers will use brain imaging to see how this affects behavior.
Simplified from trial records by PatientMatch.
What you may be asked to do
- 1.Use Transcranial direct current stimulation
Participation Burden
What's physically and logistically required of participants.
Logistics & Travel
In-person visits
Requires travel to a study site
Physical Intervention
Standard
How treatment is administered
Treatment Assignment
Randomized & Blinded
You may get a placebo/standard care, and you won't know which.
Extracted study details
Pulled from the trial record to show what is being tested and what the study is measuring.
Endpoints
Primary: Functional MRI data
Devices
therapeutic
Body systems
Psychiatry / Mental Health