NCT04732052 · RECRUITING
The Use of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) in Adults With Developmental Disabilities
This trial is testing whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tDCS (which delivers a mild electrical current through the scalp) can reduce impulsivity and aggression in adults with developmental disabilities. Researchers are measuring changes in aggressive behavior and impulsivity. This is a Phase NA trial, meaning it is a standalone exploratory study rather than a standard drug-approval phase. Details on size and duration are limited in this summary.
You may qualify if
- Adults aged 18-64 years
- Diagnosis of a developmental disability
- History of one or more incidents of aggression in the last month
- Consent to participate in the trial by the individual or their Substitute Decision Maker
You're excluded if
- History of epilepsy or seizures
- History of acquired brain injury
- Having metal in the brain/skull, e.g. splinters, fragments or clips
- Having a cochlear implant
- Having an implanted neuro-stimulator (e.g. direct brain stimulation, epidural/subdural stimulation, vagal nerve stimulation)
- History of brain surgery of procedure
- History of severe adverse reaction to tDCS
- Having a cardiac pacemaker or intracardiac lines
- Current alcohol or drug misuse
- Having a sensitive scalp
The sponsor's own eligibility wording, lightly reformatted. The study team makes the final eligibility decision — worth discussing with your doctor.
Eligibility criteria as of 2025-03-25