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NCT04446442 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

Cerebellar tDCS in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

A NA study of Autism Spectrum Disorder, sponsored by University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.

Recruiting
Registry status
NA
Development phase
60
Enrollment target
2
Study locations

NCT04446442: Recruiting NA study of Autism Spectrum Disorder, sponsored by University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.

NCT04446442 is a NA study of Autism Spectrum Disorder that is actively recruiting participants, run by University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. The registered enrollment target is 60 participants, below the 135-participant average among 224 other Autism Spectrum Disorder trials with a reported enrollment target (56% lower). The trial reports 2 study locations across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT04446442, a NA study of Autism Spectrum Disorder, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.

RECRUITING
Registry status
NA
Development phase
60 participants
Enrollment target
2
Study locations

Study Summary

The purpose of this research study is to investigate whether tDCS to the cerebellum (specifically, the right crus I/II area of the cerebellum) of children and young adults with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) is safe and to examine its effects on some of the symptoms of ASD, such as repetitive behaviors and hyperactivity.

Primary Outcome

Observe whether tDCS to the cerebellum (specifically, the right crus I/II area of the cerebellum) of children and young adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) is safe and easily tolerated using a tDCS Safety Assessment

Conditions Studied

Interventions

  • DEVICE tDCS

Study Locations (2)

Texas

  • Children's Medical Center - Dallas
  • University of Texas Southwestern - Dallas

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 60 participants
Start Date 2019-06-04
Est. Completion 2026-03-31
Phase NA

What NCT04446442 shows while recruiting

NCT04446442 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 60 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 135-participant average among 224 other Autism Spectrum Disorder trials with a reported enrollment target (56% lower).

The record links to 1 condition, with Autism Spectrum Disorder appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which tDCS is the first listed.

NCT04446442 reports a single indexed study location in Texas.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT04446442 about?

NCT04446442 is a clinical study titled "Cerebellar tDCS in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder". The purpose of this research study is to investigate whether tDCS to the cerebellum (specifically, the right crus I/II area of the cerebellum) of children and young adults with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) is safe and to examine its effects on some of the symptoms of ASD, such as repetitive behav...

What is the current status of trial NCT04446442?

This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 60 participants. The study started on 2019-06-04. Estimated completion is 2026-03-31.

What conditions does trial NCT04446442 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Autism Spectrum Disorder.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04446442?

The interventions under investigation include: tDCS (DEVICE).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04446442?

This trial is sponsored by University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, which has 837 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT04446442 being conducted?

This trial has 2 study locations across Texas. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

Similar trials for Autism Spectrum Disorder

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Where NCT04446442's enrollment target sits among peer trials

60 118th of 224 higher than 95 of 224 other Autism Spectrum Disorder trials

participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value

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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08

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Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04446442, the US trial registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine. NCT04446442 (small enrollment · single site footprint · recruiting) retrieved and formatted by PlainTrial, see methodology.