Tests mild brain stimulation in children with autism spectrum disorder
Tests brain stimulation with a device against a fake treatment in children with autism.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Cerebellar Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder: Raynor Cerebellum Project
Key facts
- Where
- Dalls, United StatesSee the site
Could this be for you?
Answer for yourself. This is not a decision: only the study team can say whether you can take part.
- Are you between 5 and 21 years old?
Source: NCT05691283, who can take part
Where in United States
- UT Southwestern Medical CenterDalls, United StatesTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
- Trial code
- NCT05691283
- Record updated
- 30 October 2026
- Original description
The purpose of this research study is to investigate the effects of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on some of the challenges faced by children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).Read full original descriptionShow less
Right Lateralized Posterior Cerebellar tDCS in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
The purpose of this research study is to investigate the effects of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on some of the challenges faced by children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Inclusion: Ages 5 to 21, male and female, with known autism spectrum disorder as diagnosed by a clinician.
Exclusion: Brain implants; Any biomedical or metal implants in any part of body; Hearing or visual impairment; History of brain injury; Pregnancy; Pacemakers; Known brain or skull abnormality other than those that may be associated with ASD.