The purpose of this study is to show that a magnetic field applied to the front part of the brain of children suffering from Autism Spectrum Disorder(ASD) can improve function and ameliorate symptoms.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
TRIPLE
Enrollment
28
Brain Treatment Center
Newport Beach, California, United States
Brain Treatment Center of Atlanta
Buford, Georgia, United States
Childhood Autism Rating Scale 2nd Edition (CARS2)
The Childhood Autism Rating Scale is a behavior rating scale that measures the severity of autism symptoms in children. It consists of 15 sub-domains including relating to people, adaptation to change, verbal communication, and visual response. Each sub-domain is rated between 1-4, with the total score ranging from a low of 15 to a high of 60. Scores below 30 indicate that the individual is in the non-autistic range. Scores between 30 and 36.5 indicate mild to moderate autism, and scores from 37 to 60 indicate severe autism. A higher CARS score represents more severe symptoms. In the present study, the primary outcome was numerical change in CARS score between baseline and Week 5 (end of the double-blind portion of the study). The comparison of the mean and standard deviation between groups is reported. Difference in CARS score between the baseline and week 5 (end of double-blind portion of the study). CARS value at 5 weeks minus CARS value at baseline.
Time frame: 5 Weeks
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