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The Effect of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation on General Intelligence in Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Randomized Double Blind Controlled Trial

The Effect of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation on General Intelligence in Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Randomized Double Blind Controlled Trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
TCTR
Registry ID
TCTR20230826005
Enrollment
30
Registered
2023-08-26
Start date
2023-01-31
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-08-03

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Autism spectrum disorder, high functioning Autism spectrum disorder

Interventions

10 Participants received 10 sessions of sham tDCS.,10 Participants received 5 sessions of real tDCS5 followed by 5 sessions of sham tDCS.,10 Participants received 10 sessions of real tDCS5.
Group A ,Group B,Group C

Sponsors

Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University
Lead Sponsor
Epilepsy Research Group, Srinagarind Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University
Collaborator

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
15 Years to 45 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. ASD individual that can co-operate in neuropsychological assessment. 2. aged between 15 and 45 years 3. normal visual and hearing. 4. the patient or the caregiver gave their permission to take part in the study.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.wound or skin abrasion at the area under the electrode 2. on a metallic device 3. skull defect 4. severe neurological disorders such as brain tumor, intracranial infection 5. uncontrollable epilepsy 6. uncooperative parents 7. received other new treatments during the study 8. sleep deprivation. 9. had substance affected to concentration i.e alcohol, energy drinks, caffeine, cannabis, kratom or marijuana. 10. pregnancy or suspected.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
IQ at 4 weeks after baseline IQ test TONI-IV raw score

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Working memory at 4 weeks after baseline assessment of working memory Wechsler Memory Scale-Third edition (WMS-III)

Countries

Thailand

Contacts

Public ContactParadee Auvichayapat

Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University

aparad@kku.ac.th0896222624

Outcome results

None listed

Source: TCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 9, 2026