Accelerated Theta Burst Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Refractory Depression in Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Elizabeth BlankDonald L GilbertSteve W WuTravis LarshRana ElmaghrabyRui LiuElizabeth SmithGrace WesterkampYanchen LiuPaul S HornEthan GreensteinJohn A SweeneyCraig A EricksonErnest V Pedapati

Published in: Journal of autism and developmental disorders (2024)

Overall, ATBS treatment was highly effective and well-tolerated in individuals with ASD and co-occurring MDD. The findings support the need for a larger, sham-controlled randomized controlled trial to further evaluate efficacy of ATBS in this population.

Keyphrases

transcranial magnetic stimulation
high frequency
autism spectrum disorder
randomized controlled trial
intellectual disability
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
study protocol
major depressive disorder
depressive symptoms
physical activity
bipolar disorder
replacement therapy