Home-based Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) to Promote Social Communication and Behaviour in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Recruiting
Phase 2
Interventional Study
Autism Spectrum Disorder
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Prior Safety Data
This treatment has already been tested in at least one earlier human trial.
At a Glance
- Age
- 9 – 18
- Sex
- Any
- Trial phase
- Phase 2
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 20 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital · Other
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About This Trial
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 …
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Children with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder and self-regulation impairment or social communication challenges
* Able to participate in tDCS
Exclusion Criteria:
* Children with contraindications to tDCS (history of seizures, family history of seizures, metal implant…
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