Pediatric Non-invasive Brain Stimulation Assessment

Assessment of Non-invasive Brain Stimulation Adverse Effects

A newly-developed assessment tool designed by pediatric neuroscientists and physicians allows practitioners of pediatric non-invasive brain stimulation to anticipate and address potential issues from adverse events. The assessment helps investigators assess and manage any adverse effects from non-invasive brain stimulation – and possibly helps prevent them from occurring in the first place. In addition, the tool provides critical information for managing seizures.

Non-invasive Brain Stimulation Assessment

The assessment is comprised of five documents:

• tDCS Risk Mitigation and TMS Risk Mitigation, used for both minor and serious adverse event management
• Participant Report of Symptoms, which assesses patient status
• Seizure Management Guidelines and Seizure Observation Record, which guide investigators during the event of seizure.

BENEFITS AND FEATURES OF PEDIATRIC NON-INVASIVE BRAIN STIMULATION ASSESSMENT:

• Provides important training
• Enhances the child’s experience
• May prevent some of the known adverse effects
• Guides staff in assessing and managing adverse effects
• Delivers critical information for managing seizures
• Introduces a valuable resource on the feasibility and safety of pediatric non-invasive brain stimulation clinical trials

Phase of Development - Pilot Scale Demonstration. License available for using assessment tool.