Autism Spectrum Disorder Autism Spectrum Disorder ASD Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation Special Program Training
Conditions
Interventions
20 sessions of sham transcranial direct current stimulation with special program training for 12 months.,5 sessions of active followed by 15 sham transcranial direct current stimulation with special p
Transcranial direct current stimulation 0 session,Transcranial direct current stimulation 5 sessions,Transcranial direct current stimulation 20 sessions
Sponsors
invitation research grant, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand.
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
4 Years to 15 Years
Inclusion criteria
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
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.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Childhood Autism Rating Scale scores Day 0, 5, 14, 20, Month 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 Questionnaires | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Autism Treatment Evaluation Checklist scores Day 0, 5, 14, 20, Month 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 Questionnaires | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactParadee Auvichayapat
Khon Kaen University
Outcome results
None listed