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High Definition Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation of Right Inferior Frontal Gyrus to Improve Social Impairments in Children with Autism
Led by Central South University · Updated on 2024-12-19
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
100 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if high definition transcranial direct current stimulation (HD-tDCS) of right inferior frontal gyrus works to improve social impairments in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It will also learn about the underlying brain mechanism. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does HD-tDCS of right inferior frontal gyrus improve social impairments in children with ASD? * What are the underlying brain mechanisms by which the HD-tDCS of right inferior frontal gyrus improves social impairments in children with ASD? Researchers will compare participants received active HD-tDCS to controls received sham HD-tDCS (performed to mimic the sensation induced by real HD-tDCS before and after the stimulation) to see if HD-tDCS of right inferior frontal gyrus improves social impairments in children with ASD. Participants will: * Receive a dose of 2 mA HD-tDCS of right inferior frontal gyrus lasting for 10 days. * Receive social functioning assessment, functional near-infrared spectroscopy and electroencephalography measurement before and after stimulation * Visit the clinic once every 2 weeks for checkups and tests, a total of 2 times.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
High Definition Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation of Right Inferior Frontal Gyrus to Improve Social Impairments in Children with Autism
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age between 3 and 18 years
- Diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder according to DSM-5 and Autism Diagnostic Interview - Revised (ADI-R)
You will not qualify if you...
- Having other neuropsychiatric conditions such as schizophrenia spectrum disorders or mood disorders
- Having neurological disorders including head trauma or epilepsy
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University
Changsha, Hunan, China, 410011
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Research Team
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Xuerong Luo, Doctor
CONTACT
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Shuxian Wu, Doctor
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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