Effect of transcranial direct current stimulation and special program training in autism

Phase 3

Completed

• Conditions: Autism Spectrum Disorder; ASD; Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation; Special Program Training

• Registration Number: TCTR20210608003
• Lead Sponsor: invitation research grant, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand.

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Completion: 2021-03-30
• Study Start: 2021-06-08
• Last Update Posted: 19 August 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 36

Inclusion Criteria

1. A child who was the first admission to the school
2. Aged between 4 and 15 years
3. Moderate or severe autistic symptoms (CARS score 30-36.5)
4. ASD would be confirmed by a child psychiatrist according to DSM-V clinical assessment using the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule-2

Exclusion Criteria

1. Severe hearing or visual impairment in a child or the caregivers
2. A caregiver with a severe psychiatric disorder requiring treatment or unable to cooperate
3. Wound or skin abrasion at the area under electrode
4. On metallic device
5. Skull defect
6. Severe neurological disorders such as brain tumor, intracranial infection
7. Drug abuse
8. Epilepsy
9. Use of herbal remedies and other alternative therapies such as craniosacral manipulation or hyperbaric oxygen therapy.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Childhood Autism Rating Scale scores Day 0, 5, 14, 20, Month 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 Questionnaires

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Autism Treatment Evaluation Checklist scores Day 0, 5, 14, 20, Month 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 Questionnaires