Effect of tDCS on Postural Control of Children With DCD (NCT03892083) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effect of tDCS on Postural Control of Children With DCD
Brazil40 participantsStarted 2019-02-01
Plain-language summary
This study investigates the effects of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) on postural control of children with Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD). All participants will receive four conditions of stimulation, in a crossover protocol: cerebellar anodic, cerebellar cathodic, primary motor cortex anodic (M1) or sham tDCS.
Who can participate
Age range
7 Years – 11 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* children of both sex, aged between seven years 0 months and 10 years and 11 months;
* Assent of the child by the Term of Assent and acceptance of parents and / or guardians to participate in the study by signing the Free and Informed Consent Form;
* Children with DCD indicative according to DSM-5 presenting Percentile \<15 in the MABC-2 Motor Evaluation Battery and in the balance domain; and the score indicated for each age by the Developmental Coordination Disorder Questionnaire DCDQ-Brazil (TDC Group).
* Children without DCD presenting Percentile ≥ 50 in the total score and in the MABC-2 Motor Assessment Battery Balance domain, without indicative by DCDQ (Control Group - GC).
* Absence of intellectual disability considering performance above the 25th percentile on the RAVEN Color Progressive Matrix scale
* Absence of visual or auditory deficiencies; cardiopathies; rheumatic or orthopedic dysfunctions; neurological or psychiatric problems (except ADHD and language disorder because they are the most comorbid disorders with DCD).
Exclusion Criteria:
• Signs of excessive discomfort during or after any procedures or sessions involved in the research.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Change from COP - AP axis
Timeframe: Baseline and Post-tDCS (immediately after tDCS)
2
Change from COP - ML axis
Timeframe: Baseline and Post-tDCS (immediately after tDCS)
3
Change from COP - area
Timeframe: Baseline and Post-tDCS (immediately after tDCS)