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

NCT04732052 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 60

Last updated 2025-03-25

No results posted yet for this study

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.

Conditions

  • Aggression

Interventions

DEVICE

Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation

non-invasive brain stimulator

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Dr. Najat Khalifa

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Muhammad Ayub, MD · Queen's University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
65 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2022-09-01
Primary Completion
2025-09-30
Completion
2028-12-31

Countries

  • Canada

Study Locations

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