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Home-based Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) to Promote Social Communication and Behaviour in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Autism Spectrum Disorder

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..

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Participation Requirements

  • Sex:

    ALL

  • Eligible Ages:

    9 to 18

Participation 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 implants)
* Co-existing neurological conditions (epilepsy, stroke, etc.)

Study Location

Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hosptail
Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hosptail
Toronto, Ontario
Canada

Contact Study Team

Primary Contact

Deryk Beal, PhD

[email protected]
416-425-6220
Study Sponsored By
Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
Participants Required
More Information
Study ID: NCT06129058