Deep Brain Stimulation for Severe Self-Injurious Behaviour in Children
A Randomized Trial of Deep Brain Stimulation of the Nucleus Accumbens for Severe Self-Injurious Behaviours in Children
The Hospital for Sick Children
25 participants
Sep 11, 2024
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
Deep Brain Stimulation for the Treatment of Severe Refractory Self-Injurious Behaviour in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Randomized Trial To evaluate the effectiveness of deep brain stimulation (DBS) of the nucleus accumbens for the treatment of severe refractory, repetitive self-injurious behavior (SIB) in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Secondary objectives are to examine the effects of DBS on subtypes of SIB through functional analysis.
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Interventions
Electrical stimulation of the nucleus accumbens.
DBS will remain OFF (on at 0V).
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NCT06529380