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The Use of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) in Adults With Developmental Disabilities

Sponsor: Dr. Najat Khalifa

Summary

Aggressive behaviours are highly prevalent among people with developmental disabilities, both in community and inpatient or residential settings, with adverse consequences for the individuals involved and others. Some predictive factors, particularly impulsivity, are dynamic with neurobiological underpinnings, and as such amenable to change or neuromodulation using non-invasive brain stimulation techniques. With this in mind, we designed an experimental protocol to determine the efficacy of transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) as a non-invasive brain stimulation technique to reduce impulsivity and aggression associated with developmental disability.

Official title: The Use of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) to Reduce Impulsivity and Aggression in Adults With Developmental Disabilities: The tDCS-RIADD Randomized Controlled Trial Protocol

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