High-definition Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (HD-tDCS) Verbal Learning
Early Phase 1
Completed
- Conditions
- Verbal Learning and Memory
- Interventions
- Device: HD-tDCS
- Registration Number
- NCT01733576
- Lead Sponsor
- The University of New South Wales
- Brief Summary
This project will use a new form of non-invasive brain stimulation called high-definition transcranial direct current stimulation (HD-tDCS) to facilitate verbal learning. This form of stimulation is similar to transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) but allows for more spatially focused stimulation. We hypothesise that HD-tDCS when applied to regions of the brain important for learning and memory will improve verbal learning and memory compared to sham HD-tDCS.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 16
Inclusion Criteria
- Ages 18 - 40 years
- Right-handed
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Exclusion Criteria
- concurrent medication likely to affect mental performance
- current history of drug or alcohol abuse or dependence
- any psychiatric or neurological disorder, recent head injury, or history of seizure or stroke.
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Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- CROSSOVER
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Active HD-tDCS 2 HD-tDCS - Sham HD-tDCS HD-tDCS - Active HD-tDCS 1 HD-tDCS - Active HD-tDCS 3 HD-tDCS -
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Ray Auditory Verbal Learning Test (RAVLT)
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Black Dog Institute
🇦🇺Sydney, New South Wales, Australia