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Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Combined With Language Training for Language Disorders in Children With Global Developmental Delay
Sponsor: Xiangya Hospital of Central South University
Summary
This study explores a safe and effective new approach to improve language function in children with Global Developmental Delay (GDD). Conducted at Xiangxi Autonomous Prefecture People's Hospital, the study will recruit approximately 50 children aged 2 to 5 years. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: one receiving personalized language training combined with non-invasive, painless repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) to activate language regions of the brain, and a control group receiving personalized training alongside sham stimulation for comparative analysis. The study spans one month, including a two-week intervention period followed by a two-week follow-up to evaluate the efficacy and sustainability of the combined therapy. This study has been rigorously reviewed and approved by the hospital's Ethics Committee.
Official title: Randomized, Double-Blind Controlled Study for Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Combined With Language Training in Children With Language Disorders in Children With Global Developmental Delay
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
2 Years - 5 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
50
Start Date
2026-02-01
Completion Date
2026-12-31
Last Updated
2026-02-19
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Transcranial magnetic stimulation
The stimulation protocol consists of the following parameters: frequency of 10 Hz, intensity at 80% of the resting motor threshold (RMT), 30 pulses per train, 3-second train duration, and a 17-second inter-train interval. Each session comprises 1800 pulses in total, lasting 20 minutes. In addition to language training, participants will receive High-Frequency rTMS as a group-specific intervention. The rTMS will be administered 5 minutes prior to each language training session to leverage the post-stimulation "time window" and potentially enhance training efficacy. Children in the experimental group will receive active rTMS, while those in the control group will receive sham stimulation. The entire study will last approximately 1 months, including 2 weeks of treatment and 2 weeks of follow-up.
Locations (1)
Xiangxi Autonomous Prefecture People's Hospital, The intersection of Century Avenue and Jianxin Road in Qianzhou Sub-district, Jishou (416000), Hunan, China.
Jishou, Hunan, China