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
Active Locations (1)
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Providence Care Hospital
Kingston, Ontario, Canada, K7L 4X3