Status:

RECRUITING

The Use of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) in Adults With Developmental Disabilities

Lead Sponsor:

Dr. Najat Khalifa

Conditions:

Aggression

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-65 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Aggressive behaviours are highly prevalent among people with developmental disabilities, both in community and inpatient or residential settings, with adverse consequences for the individuals involved...

Detailed Description

This study aims to assess the efficacy of anodal tDCS in modulating Rapid Response Impulsivity (RRI) and reducing incidents of aggression in people with developmental disabilities is residential or ho...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Adults aged 18-64 years
  • Diagnosis of a developmental disability
  • History of one or more incidents of aggression in the last month
  • Consent to participate in the trial by the individual or their Substitute Decision Maker

Exclusion

  • History of epilepsy or seizures
  • History of acquired brain injury
  • Having metal in the brain/skull, e.g. splinters, fragments or clips
  • Having a cochlear implant
  • Having an implanted neuro-stimulator (e.g. direct brain stimulation, epidural/subdural stimulation, vagal nerve stimulation)
  • History of brain surgery of procedure
  • History of severe adverse reaction to tDCS
  • Having a cardiac pacemaker or intracardiac lines
  • Current alcohol or drug misuse
  • Having a sensitive scalp

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 1 2022

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

December 31 2028

Estimated Enrollment :

60 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04732052

Start Date

September 1 2022

End Date

December 31 2028

Last Update

March 25 2025

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Providence Care Hospital

Kingston, Ontario, Canada, K7L 4X3