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The Use of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) in Adults With Developmental Disabilities
Led by Dr. Najat Khalifa · Updated on 2025-03-25
60
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
330 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
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 and others. Some predictive factors, particularly impulsivity, are dynamic with neurobiological underpinnings, and as such amenable to change or neuromodulation using non-invasive brain stimulation techniques. With this in mind, we designed an experimental protocol to determine the efficacy of transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) as a non-invasive brain stimulation technique to reduce impulsivity and aggression associated with developmental disability.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
The Use of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) in Adults With Developmental Disabilities
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- 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
You will not qualify if you...
- 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
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Providence Care Hospital
Kingston, Ontario, Canada, K7L 4X3
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Research Team
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Najat Khalifa, MD
CONTACT
A
Andrew Bickle, MD
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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