CompletedNot Applicable

Does tDCS Improve Motor Learning in Children With DCD?

Canada35 participantsStarted 2018-06-01

Plain-language summary

Transcrainial direct current stimulation (tDCS) has become increasingly popular over the past decade. tDCS is a safe and well-studied form of non-invasive brain stimulation. The purpose of the current study is to see if tDCS can improve motor function in children with developmental coordination disorder. Non-invasive brain stimulation is shown to positively affect motor performance in children with neurodevelopmental and/or neurological conditions. For example, tDCS improves hand motor function in children with paediatric stroke and cerebral palsy. The benefits of tDCS in developmental coordination disorder is unknown. The current study will assess children's motor performance before and after tDCS intervention.

Who can participate

Age range10 Years – 15 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed and documented DCD (including individuals with additional diagnoses of attention and/or learning disorders) * Aged 10 to 15 years * Right Handed Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of implanted electrical devices, metallic implants, and/or irremovable metal objects (i.e., cardiac pacemakers, braces etc.) * Pregnancy or possibility of pregnancy * Diagnosed with a neuropsychiatric disorder such as autism spectrum disorder or chronic medical condition such as cerebral palsy or epilepsy * Taking prescribed medications

What they're measuring

Purdue Pegborad Test (PPT)

Timeframe: 20 minutes

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03453983

SponsorUniversity of Calgary

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2019-11-30

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