Status:

COMPLETED

Modulating Prospective Memory in Older Adults With Non-invasive Brain Stimulation

Lead Sponsor:

University of Bern

Conditions:

Healthy Aging

Eligibility:

All Genders

60-80 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Prospective memory is the ability to remember to carry out intentions with a certain delay (e.g. remember to buy stamps when passing a postal office). Prospective memory tasks require a large degree o...

Detailed Description

This study aims to modulate neural activity in the left and right inferior frontal lobe as well as in the right superior parietal lobe via high-definition transcranial direct current stimulation (HD-t...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • No cognitive impairments
  • Fluent in German
  • Right-handed
  • Normal or corrected-to-normal vision
  • Non-smokers
  • Written informed consent

Exclusion

  • Current/lifetime severe psychiatric or neurological disorder
  • Metal implants in the head area
  • Psychotropic medication
  • Dermatosis
  • Current/lifetime alcohol abuse
  • Magnetisable implants

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

June 28 2021

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

October 31 2023

Estimated Enrollment :

106 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04882527

Start Date

June 28 2021

End Date

October 31 2023

Last Update

December 12 2023

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Universitätsklinik für Alterspsychiatrie und Psychotherapie

Bern, Switzerland, 3008