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Cerebellar Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation in Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder: A

Haifa Akremi1, Raphaël Hamel2,3, Anne Dumas2,3

  • 1School of Rehabilitation, Sherbrooke University, 3001-12th Ave. North, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada.

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Anodal transcranial direct current stimulation (atDCS) showed potential in reducing errors for children with developmental coordination disorder (DCD). However, it did not significantly improve motor learning or coordination, suggesting limited application duration effects.

Keywords:
CerebellumMotor learningNeurodevelopmental disordersNeurostimulationTranscranial direct current stimulation (tDCS)

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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Pediatrics
  • Rehabilitation Science

Background:

  • Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) presents significant challenges in motor skill acquisition for children.
  • Evidence-based therapeutic interventions for DCD remain limited, necessitating novel treatment exploration.
  • The cerebellum plays a crucial role in motor learning and coordination, making it a potential target for intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the efficacy of cerebellar anodal transcranial direct current stimulation (atDCS) in improving motor sequence learning and upper limb coordination in children with DCD.
  • To compare the effects of active cerebellar atDCS versus a sham intervention on motor performance outcomes.
  • To assess the impact of atDCS on both immediate performance and offline learning in the context of DCD.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized controlled trial involving children diagnosed with DCD.
  • Participants received either active cerebellar atDCS or a sham intervention over three sessions spaced 48 hours apart.
  • Motor sequence learning (execution speed, error reduction) and upper limb coordination were assessed before and after the intervention period.

Main Results:

  • Cerebellar atDCS did not lead to significant improvements in motor execution speed compared to the sham group.
  • A trend towards reduced execution errors was observed in the atDCS group during motor sequence learning.
  • No significant effects of cerebellar atDCS were found on offline motor learning or upper limb coordination post-intervention.

Conclusions:

  • Cerebellar atDCS may offer a complementary therapeutic benefit by reducing errors in motor sequence learning for children with DCD.
  • The observed effects of atDCS appear to be transient and limited to the period of stimulation.
  • Further research is warranted to optimize atDCS protocols for sustained therapeutic benefits in DCD management.