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Study NCT ID:
NCT05832060
Status:
UNKNOWN
Last Update Posted:
2023-09-15
First Post:
2023-04-03
Is NOT Gene Therapy:
True
Has Adverse Events:
False
Brief Title:
Comparing the Efficacy of tDCS and tRNS to Improve Reading Skills in Children and Adolescents With Dyslexia
Sponsor:
Bambino Gesù Hospital and Research Institute
Organization:
Study Overview
Official Title:
Comparing the Efficacy of tDCS and tRNS to Improve Reading Skills in Children and Adolescents With Dyslexia
Status:
UNKNOWN
Status Verified Date:
2023-09
Last Known Status:
ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
The present study grounds on the absence of evidence-based treatment in individuals with developmental dyslexia (DD). At this topic, the present study will explore the potential effect of transcranial random noise stimulation (tRNS) and transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) over bilateral temporo-parietal cortex (TPC), cerebral areas usually disrupted in individuals with DD.
The investigators hypothesized that active tRNS and tDCS over TPC will boost reading skills in children and adolescents with DD. On the contrary, sham (placebo) tRNS and tDCS over TPC will not have significant effect in improving reading skills. Further, both active and sham tRNS and tDCS will be safe and well tolerated.
The investigators hypothesized that active tRNS and tDCS over TPC will boost reading skills in children and adolescents with DD. On the contrary, sham (placebo) tRNS and tDCS over TPC will not have significant effect in improving reading skills. Further, both active and sham tRNS and tDCS will be safe and well tolerated.
Detailed Description:
The study design is within-subject, randomized stratified, double blind, placebo-controlled.
A group of children and adolescents with DD will be selected and exposed to three different conditions with an interval-session of at least 6 days: 1. tRNS over bilateral TPC; 2. anodal tDCS over left TPC (cathode over right TPC); 3. sham tRNS or tDCS. During stimulation (both real and sham), participants will undergo a concomitant reading task.
In this project, the investigators will work to understand whether a brain-based intervention, with the use of tRNS and tDCS, can improve the outcome of individuals with DD.
The protocol will allow the investigators to:
* comparing the efficacy of tDCS and tRNS over TPC in improving reading abilities,
* comparing the safety and tolerability of tDCS and tRNS in children and adolescents.
The investigator's overarching goal is to provide a scientific foundation for devising new rehabilitation strategies in DD, based on the two most used brain stimulation techniques in pediatric population.
A group of children and adolescents with DD will be selected and exposed to three different conditions with an interval-session of at least 6 days: 1. tRNS over bilateral TPC; 2. anodal tDCS over left TPC (cathode over right TPC); 3. sham tRNS or tDCS. During stimulation (both real and sham), participants will undergo a concomitant reading task.
In this project, the investigators will work to understand whether a brain-based intervention, with the use of tRNS and tDCS, can improve the outcome of individuals with DD.
The protocol will allow the investigators to:
* comparing the efficacy of tDCS and tRNS over TPC in improving reading abilities,
* comparing the safety and tolerability of tDCS and tRNS in children and adolescents.
The investigator's overarching goal is to provide a scientific foundation for devising new rehabilitation strategies in DD, based on the two most used brain stimulation techniques in pediatric population.
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
False
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?: