At Home Brain Stimulation Studies of Memory and Memory Awareness

NCT ID: NCT04749719

Last Updated: 2021-07-12

Study Results

Results pending

The study team has not published outcome measurements, participant flow, or safety data for this trial yet. Check back later for updates.

Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

UNKNOWN

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

36 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2021-04-15

Study Completion Date

2023-08-21

Brief Summary

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The main goal of this research is to determine the role of several brain regions in memory processes and cognitive functions. Participants will be remotely supervised via video chat while self-administering tDCS, a form of non-invasive brain stimulation. Before participating in the experiment, participants will be properly trained on use of the remote tDCS device and screened for eligibility. While using the tDCS device, participants will be engaging in tasks that assess different aspects of memory and executive functioning. By using remotely supervised tDCS while participants are completing these cognitive tasks, we will be able to make causal claims about the role of the targeted brain regions in different cognitive processes.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Healthy

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

CROSSOVER

Primary Study Purpose

BASIC_SCIENCE

Blinding Strategy

DOUBLE

Participants Investigators

Study Groups

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DLPFC stimulation

F3-SO montage or OLE optimized with 2 mA stimulation for up to 30 min during memory and metamemory task.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

remotely supervised transcranial direct current stimulation

Intervention Type DEVICE

Low levels of electrical current are applied across the scalp to induce small changes in brain activity. This is done using remote supervision.

Sham tDCS

F3-SO montage or OLE optimized with sham stimulation for up to 30 min during memory and metamemory task.

Group Type SHAM_COMPARATOR

remotely supervised transcranial direct current stimulation

Intervention Type DEVICE

Low levels of electrical current are applied across the scalp to induce small changes in brain activity. This is done using remote supervision.

Interventions

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remotely supervised transcranial direct current stimulation

Low levels of electrical current are applied across the scalp to induce small changes in brain activity. This is done using remote supervision.

Intervention Type DEVICE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* between the ages of 18-35
* normal or corrected to normal vision
* fluent in English and speaking English since age 5
* right handed

Exclusion Criteria

* chronic skin disease or medical skin condition
* unhealed wound or open skin on the scalp, face, neck, or forehead
* metal or electrode implants (e.g., cochlear implants, pacemakers, metal plates, rods, or screws in their head; for complete detail, see the screening form)
* seizures or a family history of seizures, or are taking medications with a lowered seizure threshold
* pregnant or lactating
* any neurologic or psychiatric diseases
* certain hair styles (dreadlocks, cornrows, etc) or hair coverings (e.g., wigs, hajibs, etc that will not be removed; note that a request can be made for an experimenter of a specific gender)
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

35 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS)

NIH

Sponsor Role collaborator

Brooklyn College of the City University of New York

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Elizabeth Chua

Associate Professor

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

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Brooklyn College

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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United States

Central Contacts

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ELIZABETH CHUA, PHD

Role: CONTACT

7189515000 ext. 6032

Casey Imperio, MS

Role: CONTACT

6098464723

Facility Contacts

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Elizabeth Chua, PhD

Role: primary

718-951-5000 ext. 6032

Casey Imperio, MS

Role: backup

‪(516) 610-0068‬

Other Identifiers

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SC3GM121192

Identifier Type: NIH

Identifier Source: secondary_id

View Link

42037

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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