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At a glance

ClinicalIndex Comparison Record
N/ACompleted· 41 enrolled
Drug / intervention
Transcranial Photobiomodulation (tPBM) +1 moredevice
Likely dose
Transcranial Photobiomodulation (tPBM) applied bilaterally to frontal brain; specific parameters not detailed in published recordAI-extracted
Key inclusion· 5
  • Age 18-59 years
  • Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder per DSM-5 criteria
  • At least moderate ASD severity: SRS raw score ≥85 AND CGI-ASD severity ≥4
  • Capacity to provide informed consent and communicate with study team
Key exclusion· 10
  • Impaired intellectual capacity clinically determined
  • Unable to communicate due to severely delayed or absent spoken language
  • Clinically unstable psychiatric conditions or serious safety risk (suicidal/homicidal) within past 30 days
  • Significant symptoms of major psychiatric disorder within past 30 days

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Search/NCT05363982
NCT05363982N/ACompleted

Evaluation of Transcranial Photobiomodulation in Autism Spectrum Disorder: Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Randomized Clinical Study of a Novel Approach

Massachusetts General Hospital·interventional·Posted May 6, 2022·Updated Jan 27, 2026

In Brief

A clinical study evaluating Transcranial Photobiomodulation (tPBM) and Placebo/ Sham for Autism Spectrum Disorder. Completed, enrolled 41 participants across 1 site.

Detailed Summary

The purpose of this 8-week double-blind randomized placebo-controlled study is to assess the tolerability, safety, and efficacy of tPBM in adult patients with ASD.

Study Details

Study Typeinterventional
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CountriesUnited States
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Timeline

N/ACompletedFinished
20222023202420252026
First PostedMay 6, 2022
Enrollment StartFeb 11, 2022
Primary CompletionOct 31, 2024
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 2.7 yearsPosted 4.2 years ago

Interventions

Transcranial Photobiomodulation (tPBM)device

Transcranial Photobiomodulation (tPBM) is a novel treatment approach based on application of an invisible, non-ionizing electromagnetic wave that results in metabolic modulation in tissues targeted. This intervention consists of exposing bilaterally the frontal brain to the electromagnetic wave that penetrates the skin and skull into brain tissue, is non-invasive and minimally dissipated as thermal energy. Other Names: Niraxx G1 Headband

Placebo/ Shamdevice

The sham treatment will consist of applying all the procedures for the delivery of tPBM, but will not deliver light.