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Understanding the Neural Mechanisms Behind tDCS

NCT04577677 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 130

Last updated 2024-08-30

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Summary

The aim of the study is to investigate the neural mechanisms underpinning transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), a non-invasive neuromodulation technique in which a direct current is passed through scalp electrodes. A series of experiments will be conducted to understand and characterize the transcranial and transcutaneous mechanisms of tDCS. To investigate this research question, every participant will undergo three stimulation conditions (active, sham and control). In the control condition, an anaesthetic cream will be applied to anaesthetize the nerves in the scalp. In addition, the effectiveness of tDCS and peripheral nerve stimulation will be compared. Ultimately, the obtained knowledge can lead to the development of improved non-invasive neuromodulation therapies, which can lead to more effective treatments of a variety of neurological and psychiatric disorders.

Conditions

  • tDCS Mechanisms

Interventions

DEVICE

brain stimulation

tDCS and peripheral nerve stimulation

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • KU Leuven

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
CROSSOVER

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
40 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2020-09-01
Primary Completion
2024-12-31
Completion
2024-12-31

Countries

  • Belgium

Study Locations

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