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.
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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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Deryk Beal, PhD

416-425-6220

dbeal@hollandbloorview.ca

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