Status:

COMPLETED

Noninvasive Brain Stimulation to Enhance Cognitive Training in Older Adults

Lead Sponsor:

University of Pennsylvania

Conditions:

Normal Aging

Eligibility:

All Genders

65-85 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This research study explores the feasibility of pairing computer-based cognitive training (CBCT) with transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), a form of non-invasive brain stimulation, in order...

Detailed Description

Promising evidence suggests that cognitive training regimens may have some beneficial effects on cognition in older adults. However, the improvement from computer-based cognitive training (CBCT) dimin...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Normal cognition
  • English as their native language

Exclusion

  • . History of neurological disorders
  • . History of head injury with unconsciousness lasting more than 5 minutes
  • . History of psychiatric disorders
  • . Currently abusing alcohol or drugs (prescription or otherwise)
  • . History of epilepsy or seizures within the past 6 months
  • . Previous brain surgery
  • . Pacemaker

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

August 18 2015

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

August 1 2018

Estimated Enrollment :

28 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04050046

Start Date

August 18 2015

End Date

August 1 2018

Last Update

February 11 2021

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