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NCT07092280 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation in Children With Autism

A NA study of Autism Spectrum Disorder and Executive Dysfunction, sponsored by New York State Institute for Basic Research.

Recruiting
Registry status
NA
Development phase
24
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT07092280 is a NA study of Autism Spectrum Disorder and Executive Dysfunction that is actively recruiting participants, run by New York State Institute for Basic Research. The registered enrollment target is 24 participants, below the 135-participant average among 224 other Autism Spectrum Disorder trials with a reported enrollment target (82% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT07092280, a NA study of Autism Spectrum Disorder and Executive Dysfunction, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by New York State Institute for Basic Research.

RECRUITING
Registry status
NA
Development phase
24 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

Although many children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) make significant progress in learning and their cognitive skills improve with applied behavior analysis (ABA), there are a significant number of children who show an absence or a plateau in various skills. Deficits in executive functioning are likely to be involved in many of these cognitive and learning disabilities due to poor functioning of the prefrontal cortex. Currently, the use of biological methods for improving learning and cognition is largely unexplored in research and practice. The aim of this study is to use of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) in combination with ABA to improve the acquisition of educational programs for students with ASD. tDCS is a low-level electrical neurostimulation and is most effective when used in combination with an active training or teaching, facilitating the neuronal circuits used for that task. tDCS has been used for various indications over a couple of decades and has been shown to be very safe and has been well-tolerated by children with ASD. The mechanism of tDCS is not clear, however animal studies show that tDCS can stimulate the flow of calcium ions through channels in the astrocytes, activating them, and facilitating their role in synapse formation and therefore learning.

Interventions

  • DEVICE Sham (No Treatment)
  • DEVICE Active tDCS

Study Locations (1)

New York

  • New York State Institute for Basic Research - Staten Island

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 24 participants
Start Date 2026-04-01
Est. Completion 2029-12
Phase NA

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT07092280

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT07092280 describes a study currently listed as recruiting, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 24 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 135-participant average among 224 other Autism Spectrum Disorder trials with a reported enrollment target (82% lower). The listed sponsor is New York State Institute for Basic Research, which has 1 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 2 conditions, with Autism Spectrum Disorder appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Sham (No Treatment) is the first listed.

NCT07092280 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include New York.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT07092280 about?

NCT07092280 is a clinical study titled "Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation in Children With Autism". Although many children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) make significant progress in learning and their cognitive skills improve with applied behavior analysis (ABA), there are a significant number of children who show an absence or a plateau in various skills. Deficits in executive fun...

What is the current status of trial NCT07092280?

This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 24 participants. The study started on 2026-04-01. Estimated completion is 2029-12.

What conditions does trial NCT07092280 study?

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

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT07092280?

The interventions under investigation include: Sham (No Treatment) (DEVICE), Active tDCS (DEVICE).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT07092280?

This trial is sponsored by New York State Institute for Basic Research, which has 1 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT07092280 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across New York. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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