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Could a gentle brain zap speed up concussion recovery in kids?

NCT ID NCT05762796

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a gentle brain stimulation technique called tDCS can improve motor and thinking skills in children aged 10-15 who have had a mild concussion. Ten participants will receive tDCS and be evaluated with balance, coordination, and brain imaging tests. The goal is to see if this safe, non-invasive method can help restore communication between brain areas affected by injury.

What this could mean

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Active substance
transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a safe, non-drug way to help children recover from concussion symptoms like balance and thinking problems.
What could go wrong
This is a very small early study (10 participants) testing a device, not a drug. It may not show clear benefits, and results may not apply to all children with concussion.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 10 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Feb 2024

Expected to finish

Jun 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

10 to 15 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Experimental Cohort: Inclusion Criteria: * age 10-15 years at enrollment * enrolled after 6 weeks of mTBI injury * exhibiting post-concussive symptoms (e.g., difficulty planning, sequencing, and executing a motor action) * Sustained an mTBI or concussion within the past 12 months * Parent and child proficient in English Healthy Controls Cohort: Inclusion Criteria: * 10 to 15 years old * no concussion history * Parent and child proficient in English Experimental Cohort: Exclusion Criteria: * loss of consciousness \> 30 minutes * post-traumatic amnesia \> 24 hours * intracranial findings on clinical imaging * history of developmental delay * history of learning disability or ADHD * Sustained a lower limb or upper limb injury that has not healed * History of Seizures * Noticeable skin lesions/burns or any other severe skin problems at the site of the electrodes before the start of the stimulation. * Parent/guardian report metal implants anywhere in the head/ncek/body on the MRI screening form (see attached). * Parent/guardian report shrapnel/bullets in the body on the MRI screening form. * Parent/guardian report any electronic implant such as a cardiac pacemaker, cochlear implant, ventricular shunt, cardiac defibrillator, aneurysm clips, pacing wires, any implant held in place with a magnet, heart valve, or deep brain stimulator on the MRI screening form. * Parent/guardian report a craniotomy or any other surgery in the past 6 weeks on the MRI screening form. * Parent/guardian report being claustrophobic on the MRI screening form. * Parent/guardian report and provide orbit x-ray after the eye injury involving a metal that the subject is cleared as indicated on the MRI screening form. * Pregnant females as reported by parent/guardian on the pre-consent screening form. Pubertal/post-pubertal female participants14 and above will be provided a separate post-consent screening form at each MRI visit to ensure the female reports accurately without fear. Healthy Controls Cohort: Exclusion Criteria: * diagnosed with developmental delay * sustained a lower limb or upper limb injury that has not healed * history of Learning Disability and/or ADHD * Parent/guardian report metal implants anywhere in the head/ncek/body on the MRI screening form (see attached). * Parent/guardian report shrapnel/bullets in the body on the MRI screening form. * Parent/guardian report any electronic implant such as a cardiac pacemaker, cochlear implant, ventricular shunt, cardiac defibrillator, aneurysm clips, pacing wires, any implant held in place with a magnet, heart valve, or deep brain stimulator on the MRI screening form. * Parent/guardian report a craniotomy or any other surgery in the past 6 weeks on the MRI screening form. * Parent/guardian report being claustrophobic on the MRI screening form. * Parent/guardian report and provide orbit x-ray after the eye injury involving a metal that the subject is cleared as indicated on the MRI screening form. * Pregnant females as reported by parent/guardian on the pre-consent screening form. Post-pubertal females 14 and above will be provided a separate post-consent screening form at each MRI visit to ensure the female reports accurately without fear.

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Conditions

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Brain Concussion Cognitive Dysfunction Motor Activity Motor Disorders movement disorder traumatic brain injury

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Locations

  • Ghazala Saleem

    RECRUITING

    Buffalo, New York, 14214, United States

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