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Home-based Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) to Promote Social Communication and Behaviour in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Led by Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital · Updated on 2024-07-30
20
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
101 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
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 improving positive social communication and self-regulation in youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Children and youth with ASD will be randomized to At-home tDCS or sham control stimulation for 3 weeks. We will measure the effect of At-home tDCS on the brain mechanisms and clinical measures of social communication and self-regulation..
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Home-based Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) to Promote Social Communication and Behaviour in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Children with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder and self-regulation impairment or social communication challenges
- Able to participate in tDCS
You will not qualify if you...
- Children with contraindications to tDCS such as history of seizures, family history of seizures, or metal implants
- Children with co-existing neurological conditions including epilepsy or stroke
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hosptail
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M4G1R5
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
D
Deryk Beal, PhD
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
TRIPLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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