Pilot study suggests promise of new approach to treat adults with autism and depression

(Medical University of South Carolina) Medical University of South Carolina researchers report in Autism Research the findings of a pilot study assessing the safety and potential efficacy of transcranial magnetic stimulation, or TMS, to treat patients with both autism and depression. The study suggests TMS is safe for people with autism and may have positive effects on depressive symptoms. Follow-up studies are needed to confirm the treatment's efficacy for depression and to investigate further any effects on core autism symptoms.

Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - April 6, 2020 Category: Biology Source Type: news