A systematic review of randomized controlled trials on efficacy and safety of transcranial direct current stimulation in major neurodevelopmental disorders: ADHD, autism, and dyslexia.

Mohammad Ali Salehinejad Elham Ghanavati Benedikt Glinski Amir-Homayun Hallajian Anita Azarkolah

Published in: Brain and behavior (2022)

tDCS was found safe and partially effective. For evaluation of clinical utility, larger randomized controlled trials with a double-blind design and follow-up measurements are required. Titration studies that systematically evaluate different stimulation intensities, duration, and electrode placement are lacking.

Keyphrases

transcranial direct current stimulation
working memory
autism spectrum disorder
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
randomized controlled trial
intellectual disability
case control
ultrasound guided
carbon nanotubes