Status:

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

tDCS and Musical Performance in Young Orchestra Musicians

Lead Sponsor:

Centro Universitário Augusto Motta

Conditions:

Musical Performance

Neuromodulation

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-30 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) can improve the technical, expressive, and stage aspects of musical performance in young orchestra musicia...

Detailed Description

This randomized pilot study aims to investigate the acute effects of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on the technical, expressive, and stage aspects of musical performance in young orch...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Musicians aged 18 to 30 years.
  • Minimum of 3 years of orchestral performance experience.
  • Active participation in a stable orchestra or ensemble.
  • No history of neurological or psychiatric disorders.
  • Not currently using psychotropic medications or recreational drugs.
  • Willingness to participate in all study sessions.
  • Signed informed consent form.

Exclusion

  • Presence of metallic implants in the head (e.g., cranial pins, aneurysm clips).
  • Presence of implanted electronic devices (e.g., pacemaker).
  • History of epilepsy or seizures.
  • Prior experience with transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS).
  • Scalp dermatitis or lesions at the electrode placement sites.
  • Pregnancy.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

June 1 2025

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

December 31 2025

Estimated Enrollment :

24 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06958081

Start Date

June 1 2025

End Date

December 31 2025

Last Update

May 8 2025

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Centro Universitário Augusto Motta (UNISUAM)

Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 21041-010