Home-based Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) to Promote Social Communication and Behaviour in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
20 participants
Oct 20, 2023
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
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..
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria2
- Children with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder and self-regulation impairment or social communication challenges
- Able to participate in tDCS
Exclusion Criteria2
- Children with contraindications to tDCS (history of seizures, family history of seizures, metal implants)
- Co-existing neurological conditions (epilepsy, stroke, etc.)
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Interventions
30 minutes session 5 days/week for 3 weeks.
30 minutes session 5 days/week for 3 weeks.
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NCT06129058