Actively Recruiting
Cerebellum and Autism: Regional Specialization for Social and Executive Functions
Led by American University · Updated on 2025-10-02
80
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
208 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
A
American University
Lead Sponsor
N
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
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.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Cerebellum and Autism: Regional Specialization for Social and Executive Functions
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Aged 18 to 35 years
- 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 (no metal in body, no implanted devices, no history of seizure, no claustrophobia)
- For adults with autism: prior reliable diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder or meet DSM-5 criteria for ASD confirmed with ADOS-2 assessment
You will not qualify if you...
- Age under 18 or over 35 years
- NIH Toolbox age-adjusted Cognitive Function Composite standard score below 85
- Contraindications for MRI or tDCS neuromodulation (metal in body, pacemaker or implanted device, history of seizure, claustrophobia)
- Current or prior neurological or neurodevelopmental condition or brain injury (for neurotypical adults)
- Use of psychotropic medication (for neurotypical adults)
- Pregnancy
- Adults with autism having a legal authorized representative
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
American University
Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States, 20016
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
C
Catherine Stoodley, D.Phil.
CONTACT
J
Joe Dust, M.Sc.
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
TRIPLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Number of Arms
2
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