ReviewJournal of autism and developmental disorders2015
Use of transcranial magnetic stimulation in autism spectrum disorders.
Review in Journal of autism and developmental disorders, 2015. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to 4 registered trials, which are not on this map. Cited by 36 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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The trial behind it
Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.
Effects of Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation on Neural and Behavioral Facets of Social Cognition in Autism Spectrum Disorder
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Restricted and Repetitive Behavior in ASD
Noninvasive Brain Stimulation to Treat Core Social Deficits in Autism Spectrum Disorder
Effects of Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) on Cognitive Functions and Behavior in Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorder ( ASD)
Who cites it
36 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 101 citations in OpenAlex.
- Prevalence of Adverse Effects Associated With Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2022Pooled it
- Meta-analysis of GABRB3 Gene Polymorphisms and Susceptibility to Autism Spectrum Disorder.Journal of molecular neuroscience : MN · 2018Pooled it
- Clinical efficacy observation of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation combined with auditory integration training in children with ASD.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2026Trial
- Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for the Treatment of Executive Function Deficits in Autism Spectrum Disorder: Clinical Trial Approach.Journal of child and adolescent psychopharmacology · 2017Trial
- iTBS Stimulation of the Bilateral IFG/IPL Alters the Oscillatory Pattern in ASD.Brain sciences · 2026Article
- Exploring pathological targets and advancing pharmacotherapy in autism spectrum disorder: Contributions of glial cells and heavy metals.Histology and histopathology · 2025Review
- Understanding Altered Dynamics in Cocaine Use Disorder Through State Transitions Mediated by Artificial Perturbations.Brain sciences · 2025Article
- Case Report: Low-intensity transcranial focused ultrasound stimulation improves social interaction and stereotyped behavior in a boy with autism spectrum disorder.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2025Article
- rTMS-induced neuroimaging changes measured with structural and functional MRI in autism.Frontiers in neuroscience · 2025Article
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- Impairment of affective and cognitive empathy in high functioning autism is mediated by alterations in emotional reactivity.Scientific reports · 2024Article
- Autism-associated neuroligin 3 deficiency in medial septum causes social deficits and sleep loss in mice.The Journal of clinical investigation · 2024Article
- Reversing valproic acid-induced autism-like behaviors through a combination of low-frequency repeated transcranial magnetic stimulation and superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles.Scientific reports · 2024Article
- Noise improves the association between effects of local stimulation and structural degree of brain networks.PLoS computational biology · 2023Article
- Non-invasive stimulation of the social brain: the methodological challenges.Social cognitive and affective neuroscience · 2022Review
- Multisession Anodal tDCS on the Right Temporo-Parietal Junction Improves Mentalizing Processes in Adults with Autistic Traits.Brain sciences · 2021Article
- 40-Hz Auditory Steady-State Response (ASSR) as a Biomarker of Genetic Defects in theInternational journal of molecular sciences · 2021Article
- Neural Biomarkers Distinguish Severe From Mild Autism Spectrum Disorder Among High-Functioning Individuals.Frontiers in human neuroscience · 2021Article
- Treatment of Adults with Autism and Major Depressive Disorder Using Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation: An Open Label Pilot Study.Autism research : official journal of the International Society for Autism Research · 2020Article
- Effects of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation on children with low-function autism.CNS neuroscience & therapeutics · 2019Article
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3 authors at 1 institution in 2 countries.
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Abstract
The clinical, social and financial burden of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is staggering. We urgently need valid and reliable biomarkers for diagnosis and effective treatments targeting the often debilitating symptoms. Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is beginning to be used by a number of centers worldwide and may represent a novel technique with both diagnostic and therapeutic potential. Here we critically review the current scientific evidence for the use of TMS in ASD. Though preliminary data suggests promise, there is simply not enough evidence yet to conclusively support the clinical widespread use of TMS in ASD, neither diagnostically nor therapeutically. Carefully designed and properly controlled clinical trials are warranted to evaluate the true potential of TMS in ASD.
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