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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