Status:

COMPLETED

Investigating Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) in Accelerating Learning in a Healthy Older Population

Lead Sponsor:

The University of Texas at Dallas

Conditions:

Associative Memory in Healthy Subjects

Eligibility:

All Genders

55-75 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The overall objective of this study is to explore whether transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) can accelerate associative learning and boost associative memory in healthy subjects.

Detailed Description

The overall objective of this study is to explore whether transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) can accelerate associative learning and boost associative memory in healthy subjects. The aim ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Age between 55 and 75
  • Currently not using any medication contradicting with tDCS
  • Native English speaker
  • Capable of understanding and signing an informed consent

Exclusion

  • Acquainted with the Swahili language or culture
  • Severe disease
  • Mental illness
  • Cardiac history
  • History of severe head injuries
  • History of epileptic insults
  • Any implanted devices such as pace maker, neurostimulator
  • Pregnancy

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

February 21 2018

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

October 21 2022

Estimated Enrollment :

30 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03467698

Start Date

February 21 2018

End Date

October 21 2022

Last Update

January 9 2024

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University of Texas at Dallas

Richardson, Texas, United States, 75080