The Use of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) in Adults With Developmental Disabilities

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Aggression
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
18 – 65
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
60 (estimated)
Sponsor
Dr. Najat Khalifa · Other
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About This Trial
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 t…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 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 Criteria: * History of epilepsy or seizur…
Contacts

Najat Khalifa, MD

+6135444900

nrk2@queensu.ca

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Andrew Bickle, MD

arb12@queensu.ca

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