Status:

UNKNOWN

Mod of Cognitive Flexibility by tDCS, Tyrosine Polymorphisms in the COMT Gene

Lead Sponsor:

Sheffield Hallam University

Conditions:

Modulation of Cognitive Flexibility by Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation, Tyrosine Administration and Polymorphisms in the COMT Gene

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-30 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The current study would examine whether increases in endogenous dopaminergic activity via tyrosine and the (presumed) excitation of these by anodal tDCS of the dlPFC could causally be related to cogni...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • • Either male or female
  • Between 18 and 30 years
  • You are in good health
  • You agree to fast overnight prior to testing

Exclusion

  • • Are suffering from cardiac, hepatic, renal, neurological disorders
  • Damaged or diseased skin on your face and scalp, or a sensitive scalp
  • A history of alcohol or drug addiction, or severe psychiatric illness
  • Drug treatment which may lower seizure threshold (i.e. epilepsy)
  • Pregnancy
  • Sleep deprivation (less than 6 hours a day)
  • A history of migraine or headaches
  • A history of taking antidepressants
  • A history of taking tyrosine supplements

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

February 18 2019

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

September 30 2019

Estimated Enrollment :

32 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03845920

Start Date

February 18 2019

End Date

September 30 2019

Last Update

April 4 2019

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Psychology labs

Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom, S10 2BQ

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