Status:
UNKNOWN
Effects of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) on Individuals With Prader-Willi Syndrome
Lead Sponsor:
Federal University of São Paulo
Conditions:
Prader-Willi Syndrome
Obesity
Eligibility:
All Genders
11+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) is a multisystemic genetic disease characterized by hypotonia, mental retardation, hyperphagia, and uncontrollable hunger due to hypothalamic dysfunction, caused by dysregu...
Detailed Description
Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder that affects about 1 in 20,000 births, regardless of sex or race. PWS is characterized by two clinical phases. In the first, the ca...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Adolescents aged above 11 years old;
- BMI \> 30Kg/m²
- Agreement and Consent of parents and/or guardians and adolescent to participate of the study.
Exclusion
- Cognitive inability to understand instructions, as assessed by the psychiatrist, due to severe cognitive impairment;
- Presence of other associated syndromes in addition to PWS;
- Inability to travel to the research site due to complications due to obesity; for convenience, as they seek specialized centers for the care of this population and associations of Prader Willi they will be referred by those responsible for participation in the program.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 8 2017
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
November 1 2019
Estimated Enrollment :
40 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03324906
Start Date
May 8 2017
End Date
November 1 2019
Last Update
November 6 2017
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Caroline Azevedo
São Paulo, Brazil, 04038020