Status:
COMPLETED
Direct Current Brain Polarization of the Frontal Lobes
Lead Sponsor:
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Conditions:
Healthy
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
PHASE1
Brief Summary
This study will explore what effects, if any, direct current (DC) brain polarization may produce on mental processes, such as attention, reaction time, working memory, speed of information processing ...
Detailed Description
Objective: The principal objective is to establish the safety and feasibility of bilateral direct current (DC) polarization of the frontal lobes, which may be a useful modality for treatment of fronta...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- INCLUSION CRITERIA:
- Healthy volunteers over age 18. Pregnant women are eligible.
- EXCLUSION CRITERIA:
- Presence of metal in the cranial cavity or any holes in the skull due to trauma or surgery.
- Uncontrolled medical problems, such as diabetes mellitus, hypertension, airway disease, heart failure, coronary artery disease, or any other condition that poses a risk for the subject during participation.
- Broken skin in the area of the electrodes.
- Any history of a neurological or psychiatric disorder.
Exclusion
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 11 2007
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
End Date :
December 23 2008
Estimated Enrollment :
25 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00424216
Start Date
January 11 2007
End Date
December 23 2008
Last Update
July 2 2017
Active Locations (1)
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1
National Institutes of Health Clinical Center, 9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, Maryland, United States, 20892