Status:

COMPLETED

Effects of Transcranial Electrical Stimulation on Task Performance in Healthy Adults

Lead Sponsor:

Massachusetts General Hospital

Conditions:

Healthy

Brain Stimulation

Eligibility:

All Genders

25-55 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The objective of this randomized, double-blind, sham-controlled, crossover study is to evaluate the effects of transcranial electrical stimulation (tES) on complex cognitive task performance in health...

Detailed Description

Transcranial electrical stimulation (tES) is a non-invasive neuromodulation technique that delivers low-intensity electrical currents (e.g., \<2 mA) through scalp electrodes to modulate brain activity...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Age 25 to 55 years
  • Master's or Doctorate degree, or equivalent relevant experience
  • No history of head injury or neurological or psychiatric disorders
  • No history of cardiac disease
  • No metal implants in the head
  • No implanted electronic devices
  • Not taking medication affecting neural or cardiovascular function
  • Able to provide written, dated informed consent

Exclusion

  • Smoking within the past year
  • Current illegal drug use
  • Alcohol abuse
  • Pregnancy (confirmed by urine test)
  • Participation in another brain stimulation protocol withing the past month

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

October 25 2020

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

October 31 2024

Estimated Enrollment :

40 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06995560

Start Date

October 25 2020

End Date

October 31 2024

Last Update

May 29 2025

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Massachusetts General Hospital Research Institute

Charlestown, Massachusetts, United States, 02129