Status:

UNKNOWN

Cause-effect Relationships Between Brain Networks and Bimanual Coordination in Older Adults

Lead Sponsor:

Hasselt University

Conditions:

Healthy Aging

Healthy

Eligibility:

All Genders

65-77 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

In this study, high-definition dual-site transcranial alternating current stimulation (i.e., non-invasive brain stimulation) will be applied to boost the fronto-parietal network during a bimanual coor...

Detailed Description

A single-blind, pseudo-randomised, sham-controlled within-subject design will be used. The study consists of three experimental sessions. In each session, one out of three stimulation conditions was a...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Right-handedness
  • Normal cognitive functions (\>25 on Montreal Cognitive Assessment Questionnaire)
  • Normal vision
  • Healthy

Exclusion

  • Transcranial Electric Stimulation (TES) is contra-indicated (TES screening questionnaire)
  • Neurologic or psychiatric disorders
  • Physical disorder(s) that might interfere with the execution of the bimanual motor task
  • Alcohol and/or drug addiction
  • Active smokers
  • Current use of specific drugs that interfere with the central nervous system
  • Skin allergies to cosmetics and lotions
  • Pregnancy

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

November 1 2019

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

September 30 2021

Estimated Enrollment :

100 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04349137

Start Date

November 1 2019

End Date

September 30 2021

Last Update

August 30 2021

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Hasselt University

Hasselt, Belgium, 3500