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Effectiveness of Trans-Cranial Direct Current Stimulation (TDCS) in children with autism

Effectiveness of Trans-Cranial Direct Current Stimulation (TDCS) on Neuropsychological Indices Associated with Social Skills, Theory of Mind, and Emotion Regulation in Children with Autism

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20191025045234N1
Enrollment
40
Registered
2020-01-31
Start date
2019-07-08
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2020-02-24

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Conditions

Autism. Childhood autism

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention Group: The treatment protocol consists of ten 15-minute sessions of 1.5 mA electrical stimulation (anodic or excitation electrodes on Left DLFFC point and cathode electrod

Sponsors

University of Kurdistan
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
5 Years to 17 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Diagnosed with autism according to Garz test Diagnosed with autism according to Autism - Spectrum Quotient

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: No history of Seizures

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Social skills in autistic children. Timepoint: Before intervention and after intervention and one month after intervention. Method of measurement: Garz test, AQ Autism Assessment Test, Gersham & Elliott Social Skills Test, social skills checklist, Mind Theory Test, emotion regulation checklist.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Improved Garz and AQ scores. Timepoint: Before intervention, after intervention and one month after intervention. Method of measurement: Garz Test, AQ Autism Assessment Test, Gersham & Eliot Social Skills Test, social skills checklist, Mind Theory Test, emotion regulation checklist, executive functions checklist.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactOmid Hoseinpanahi

University of Kurdistan

www.omidhoseinpanahi@gmail.com+98 87 3315 6857

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026