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Active Not RecruitingNCT06670040

Theta Burst Stimulation for Refractory Depression in Autism Spectrum Disorder

This study is active but not recruiting. It focuses on depression and currently lists study information in the United States.

DepressionOtherFrom 13 Years to 26 Years
In plain English

Key information made simple

This study is comparing Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation with Sham controlled for people with depression. Participants receive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation or Sham controlled and complete study visits and assessments. Some participants may receive Sham controlled instead of the study treatment, and direct benefit is not guaranteed.

What to expect

Your next step

The official record suggests in-person participation through a hospital, with sites including Cincinnati Childrens Hospital Medical Center. Participation appears to involve assessments along with scans or samples to help researchers understand patterns more clearly. The main fit is usually being able to understand the study and consent and matching the main diagnosis, while common reasons not to take part include active substance or alcohol problems that could affect the results. The official record does not list a formal phase, which usually means this is focused more on feasibility, delivery, or support than a standard drug-development stage.

Public study data

Key study information

Condition
ASD; Autism Spectrum Disorder; Autism; Depression - Major Depressive Disorder; MDD
Study status
Active Not Recruiting
Sponsor / lead affiliation
Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Location / country
United States
Registry
ClinicalTrials.gov
Why this study may matter

Why this study may matter

This study may matter because it adds public evidence around depression. HopeStage presents it as a starting point for understanding the study, checking the official source, and preparing questions with a care team.

Before joining

Questions to ask before joining

Official source

Registry reference

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If you want the full study description, eligibility criteria, locations, and sponsor information in the original format, this is the place to check before taking the next step.

Open source record
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In practice

For you

Taking part may help clarify how this condition is measured or understood.

It requires regular visits and structured follow-up.

Requires travel, with in-person participation in United States.

Important

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Study clarity

Things to check before joining

Sponsor
Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Sponsor type
Hospital / academic medical center
Main activity
brain stimulation
Intervention
Not available
Time commitment
multiple visits or assessments
Study phase
Not available
Enrollment
Not available
Recruitment status
Active Not Recruiting
Source
Official registry link
FAQ

Questions about this study

What is Theta Burst Stimulation for Refractory Depression in Autism Spectrum Disorder?

This study is exploring brain stimulation for people with depression. Participants may complete study visits, assessments, or follow-up activities defined by the research team. It includes a comparison with a sham comparison. Direct benefit is not guaranteed.

Who is behind this study, and what type of sponsor is it?

This study is sponsored by Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati. Based on the sponsor name or official registry information, it appears to be a hospital or academic medical center. You should verify the details in the official registry record.

What does participation involve, what phase is it, and what should I ask about safety?

This study may involve brain stimulation, study visits, and assessments. The time commitment is multiple visits or assessments. The study phase is not available in HopeStage data. Check the official source record to see whether a phase is listed. Enrollment is not available in HopeStage data. HopeStage cannot say whether a study is safe or right for you. Before joining, ask the research team about possible risks, time commitment, visits, side effects, compensation, safety monitoring, and whether participation may affect your current care.

Where can I verify the study details?

Use the official source record linked on this page to check the full study description, recruitment status, eligibility criteria, locations, sponsor information, phase, enrollment, contact details, and any listed risks or requirements.

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