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Cerebellar tDCS in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Summary
The purpose of this research study is to investigate whether tDCS to the cerebellum (specifically, the right crus I/II area of the cerebellum) of children and young adults with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) is safe and to examine its effects on some of the symptoms of ASD, such as repetitive behaviors and hyperactivity.
Official title: Biologic Effects and Efficacy of Cerebellar tDCS in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
4 Years - 17 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2019-06-04
Completion Date
2026-03-31
Last Updated
2025-05-01
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
tDCS
A current of 1 mA will be administered for 20 minutes of with either anodal or cathodal tDCS administration to the right crus I/II area of the cerebellum.
Locations (2)
Children's Medical Center
Dallas, Texas, United States
University of Texas Southwestern
Dallas, Texas, United States