Status:

RECRUITING

Home-based Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) to Promote Social Communication and Behaviour in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Lead Sponsor:

Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital

Conditions:

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Eligibility:

All Genders

9-18 years

Phase:

PHASE2

Brief Summary

Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is a form of non-invasive brain stimulation that can be delivered in a home setting. It is a safe and tolerable intervention that has shown promise for i...

Detailed Description

Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is a form of non-invasive brain stimulation that can be delivered in a home setting. It is a safe and tolerable intervention that has shown promise for i...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Children with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder and self-regulation impairment or social communication challenges
  • Able to participate in tDCS

Exclusion

  • Children with contraindications to tDCS (history of seizures, family history of seizures, metal implants)
  • Co-existing neurological conditions (epilepsy, stroke, etc.)

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

October 20 2023

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

September 30 2025

Estimated Enrollment :

20 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06129058

Start Date

October 20 2023

End Date

September 30 2025

Last Update

July 30 2024

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Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hosptail

Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M4G1R5