Status:
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Investigating the Effectiveness of a 2-week Novel Non-invasive Brain Stimulation Technique on Cognitive Outcomes in Healthy Adults
Lead Sponsor:
Nanyang Technological University
Collaborating Sponsors:
Ministry of Education, Singapore
National Institute of Education, Singapore
Conditions:
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS)
Ageing
Eligibility:
All Genders
21-75 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The goal of this randomised controlled trial is to investigate the effects of a 2-week high-frequency transcranial pulsed current stimulation (tPCS) on cognitive outcomes in older and healthy adults. ...
Detailed Description
tPCS / tDCS and sham-tPCS will be administered between 0.6 to 0.7 mA for 20 minutes. This will take place over 10 consecutive sessions, with a 2 day break between days 5 and 6 of brain stimulation. Th...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Male and female young (21 to 30 years) and older adults (60 to 75 years)
- Right-handed
- Must be a native English speaker
- No clinical diagnosis of neurodevelopmental, mood, neurological or neurodegenerative disorders
- Adults with cardiometabolic or cardiovascular conditions may participate if their condition is controlled and stable with medication and / or lifestyle interventions
Exclusion
- Currently on long-term medication for pain or migraines / headaches
- Adults with metallic implants in the chest or head region
- Adults with epilepsy, or known seizure or immediate family members that have had a seizure before
- Had a recent head injury that resulted in a temporary loss of consciousness or of memory in the last 12 months
- Had prior head surgery
- Prone to fainting
- Sensitive skin or prone to skin allergies
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
June 1 2025
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
April 30 2027
Estimated Enrollment :
120 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06991764
Start Date
June 1 2025
End Date
April 30 2027
Last Update
May 28 2025
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