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NCT number NCT03034954
Other study ID # HUM00111090.1 PCN
Secondary ID
Status Completed
Phase N/A
First received
Last updated
Start date October 2016
Est. completion date October 2017

Study information

Verified date July 2018
Source University of Michigan
Contact n/a
Is FDA regulated No
Health authority
Study type Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

As we age, a number of factors can reduce our cognitive (or thinking) abilities. This study will evaluate whether transcranial electrical stimulation (TES), which uses small amounts of electricity to modulate brain functioning, can improve cognitive abilities. Here, the effects of TES on working memory, learning, and memory, will be evaluated in a group of healthy older adults.


Description:

The primary objective is to investigate the cognitive effects of high definition anodal tDCS (HD-tDCS; anode at center electrode) at 3 mA (for 20 minutes) on learning, memory, and working memory. Participants will be randomized to active or sham stimulation and will complete a series of cognitive tests both during and after stimulation.

Tolerability and blinding will also be evaluated using standard side effect questionnaires.


Recruitment information / eligibility

Status Completed
Enrollment 42
Est. completion date October 2017
Est. primary completion date June 2017
Accepts healthy volunteers Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Gender All
Age group 50 Years and older
Eligibility Inclusion Criteria:

1. Individuals with intact cognitive functioning.

2. Participants will be age 50 or older.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Individuals with a documented history of cognitive impairment.

2. A history of serious mental illness (e.g., bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, axis 2 disorders)

3. Sensory or motor impairments that limit the ability to take part in the study

4. A significant history or current use of alcohol or drug abuse/dependence

5. Those who are currently pregnant (if there is a question of pregnancy, pregnancy tests will be available for participants at no charge)

6. Participants with an Mini Mental State Examination score <24 at screening.

Study Design


Related Conditions & MeSH terms


Intervention

Device:
Active HD-tDCS
Participants will receive active HD-tDCS at 3mA for 20 minutes
Sham HD-tDCS
Participants will receive sham HD-tDCS

Locations

Country Name City State
United States University of Michigan - Department of Psychiatry Ann Arbor Michigan

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor Collaborator
University of Michigan

Country where clinical trial is conducted

United States, 

References & Publications (1)

Brunoni AR, Amadera J, Berbel B, Volz MS, Rizzerio BG, Fregni F. A systematic review on reporting and assessment of adverse effects associated with transcranial direct current stimulation. Int J Neuropsychopharmacol. 2011 Sep;14(8):1133-45. doi: 10.1017/S1461145710001690. Epub 2011 Feb 15. Review. — View Citation

Outcome

Type Measure Description Time frame Safety issue
Primary Object Location Touchscreen Task (Version C) Free Recall Total Error The Object Location Touchscreen Task (OLTT) is an ecologically relevant measure of object location association memory. The OLTT requires participants to learn and recall the location of 15 object-location associations. Memory is evaluated using a touchscreen monitor, which allows for the continuous measurement of memory accuracy (i.e., distance from targeted location). During the Free Recall, participants are given a black screen and asked to touch the area of the screen an object was located. Total Score is the sum of error for all 15 trials. Lower scores represent better performance. 15 minutes after encoding
Primary Object Location Touchscreen Task (Version C) Free Recall Average Error The Object Location Touchscreen Task (OLTT) is a measure of object location association memory. The OLTT requires participants to learn and recall the location of 15 object-location associations. Memory is evaluated using a touchscreen monitor, which allows for the continuous measurement of memory accuracy (i.e., distance from targeted location). During the Free Recall, participants are given a blank screen and asked to touch the area of the screen an object was located. Average Score is the average error across all 15 trials. Lower scores represent better performance. 15 minutes after encoding
Primary Object Location Touchscreen Task (Version C) Free Recall Average Time to Respond The Object Location Touchscreen Task (OLTT) is a measure of object location association memory. The OLTT requires participants to learn and recall the location of 15 object-location associations. Memory is evaluated using a touchscreen monitor, which allows for the continuous measurement of memory accuracy (i.e., distance from targeted location). During the Free Recall, participants are given a blank screen and asked to touch the area of the screen an object was located. Average Time is the average latency to respond across all 15 trials. Lower scores represent faster responses. 15 minutes after encoding
Primary Object Location Touchscreen Task (Version C) Cued Recall Total Error The Object Location Touchscreen Task (OLTT) requires participants to learn and recall the location of 15 object-location associations. Memory is evaluated using a touchscreen monitor, which allows for the continuous measurement of memory accuracy (i.e., distance from targeted location). During the Cued Recall, participants are shown the "room" or environment on the screen and asked to touch the area of the screen an object was located. Total Score is the sum of error for all 15 trials. Lower scores represent better performance. 15 minutes after encoding
Primary Object Location Touchscreen Task (Version C) Cued Recall Average Error The Object Location Touchscreen Task (OLTT) requires participants to learn and recall the location of 15 object-location associations. Memory is evaluated using a touchscreen monitor, which allows for the continuous measurement of memory accuracy (i.e., distance from targeted location). During the Cued Recall, participants are shown the "room" or environment on the screen and asked to touch the area of the screen an object was located. Average Score is the average error across all 15 trials. Lower scores represent better performance. 15 minutes after encoding
Primary Object Location Touchscreen Task (Version C) Cued Recall Average Time to Respond The Object Location Touchscreen Task (OLTT) requires participants to learn and recall the location of 15 object-location associations. Memory is evaluated using a touchscreen monitor, which allows for the continuous measurement of memory accuracy (i.e., distance from targeted location). During the Cued Recall, participants are shown the "room" or environment on the screen and asked to touch the area of the screen an object was located. Average Time is the average latency to respond across all 15 trials. Lower scores represent faster responses. 15 minutes after encoding
Primary Object Location Touchscreen Task (Version C) Recognition Total Correct The Object Location Touchscreen Task (OLTT) requires participants to learn and recall the location of 15 object-location associations. Memory is evaluated using a touchscreen monitor, which allows for the continuous measurement of memory accuracy (i.e., distance from targeted location). During the Recognition, participants are asked to select the correct location of an object from three options on the screen. Recognition total is the number of correct selections on all 15 trials. Higher scores represent better performance. 15 minutes after encoding
Primary Object Location Touchscreen Task (Version C) Recognition Average Time to Respond The Object Location Touchscreen Task (OLTT) requires participants to learn and recall the location of 15 object-location associations. Memory is evaluated using a touchscreen monitor, which allows for the continuous measurement of memory accuracy (i.e., distance from targeted location). During the Recognition, participants are asked to select the correct location of an object from three options on the screen. Recognition Average Response Time is the average latency to respond across all 15 trials. Lower scores represent faster responses. 15 minutes after encoding
Primary Performance (d') on a Simple Attention (0-back) Test The n-back is a well validated measure of working memory. During 0-back, participants are asked to respond by pressing a key when the picture on the screen is the same as the given target (e.g., a cow). Discriminability (d') is a measure of signal detection that accounts for signal to noise ratio. Higher scores represent better discriminability. 30 minutes post-stimulation
Primary Performance (d') on a Working Memory (2-back) Test The n-back is a well validated measure of working memory. During 2-back, participants are asked to respond when a picture shown is the exact same as two items ago. Discriminability (d') is a measure of signal detection that accounts for signal to noise ratio. Higher scores represent better discriminability. 30 minutes post-stimulation
Primary Performance (d') on a Working Memory (Semantic 2-back) Test The n-back is a well validated measure of working memory. During Semantic-back, participants are asked to respond when a picture shown is in the same semantic category as the picture two items ago (e.g., both fruits). Discriminability (d') is a measure of signal detection that accounts for signal to noise ratio. Higher scores represent better discriminability. 30 minutes post-stimulation
Primary Calculated Working Memory Performance Accounting for Simple Attention (2-back d' Minus 0-back d') The n-back is a well validated measure of working memory. During 0-back, participants are asked to respond by pressing a key when the picture on the screen is the same as the given target (e.g., a cow). During 2-back, participants are asked to respond when a picture shown is the exact same as two items ago. Discriminability (d') is a measure of signal detection that accounts for signal to noise ratio. By subtracting the 0-back d', the calculated score represents a more pure working memory measure. Scores closer to zero or positive represent better working memory performance. 30 minutes post-stimulation
Primary Calculated Working Memory Performance Accounting for Simple Attention (Semantic 2-back d' Minus 0-back d') The n-back is a well validated measure of working memory. During 0-back, participants are asked to respond by pressing a key when the picture on the screen is the same as the given target (e.g., a cow). During Semantic 2-back, participants are asked to respond when a picture shown is in the same semantic category as the picture two items ago (e.g., both fruits). Discriminability (d') is a measure of signal detection that accounts for signal to noise ratio. By subtracting the 0-back d', the calculated score represents a more pure working memory measure. Scores closer to zero or positive represent better working memory performance. 30 minutes post-stimulation
Secondary Blinding in Total Sample Participants were asked to estimate which group they were in (i.e., active or sham). ~1 minute post stimulation
Secondary Frequency of Endorsement (%) for Headache Item in Active and Sham Participants Undergoing HD-tDCS Session The side effects were assessed using a modified version of Brunoni et al. (2011) questionnaire. Participants rated common sensory experiences on a scale of "None, Mild, Moderate, or Severe". ~1 minute post stimulation
Secondary Frequency of Endorsement (%) for Neck Pain Item in Active and Sham Participants Undergoing HD-tDCS Session The side effects were assessed using a modified version of Brunoni et al. (2011) questionnaire. Participants rated common sensory experiences on a scale of "None, Mild, Moderate, or Severe". ~1 minute post stimulation
Secondary Frequency of Endorsement (%) for Scalp Pain Item in Active and Sham Participants Undergoing HD-tDCS Session The side effects were assessed using a modified version of Brunoni et al. (2011) questionnaire. Participants rated common sensory experiences on a scale of "None, Mild, Moderate, or Severe". ~1 minute post stimulation
Secondary Frequency of Endorsement (%) for Tingling Item in Active and Sham Participants Undergoing HD-tDCS Session The side effects were assessed using a modified version of Brunoni et al. (2011) questionnaire. Participants rated common sensory experiences on a scale of "None, Mild, Moderate, or Severe". ~1 minute post stimulation
Secondary Frequency of Endorsement (%) for Itching Item in Active and Sham Participants Undergoing HD-tDCS Session The side effects were assessed using a modified version of Brunoni et al. (2011) questionnaire. Participants rated common sensory experiences on a scale of "None, Mild, Moderate, or Severe". ~1 minute post stimulation
Secondary Frequency of Endorsement (%) for Burning Item in Active and Sham Participants Undergoing HD-tDCS Session The side effects were assessed using a modified version of Brunoni et al. (2011) questionnaire. Participants rated common sensory experiences on a scale of "None, Mild, Moderate, or Severe". ~1 minute post stimulation
Secondary Frequency of Endorsement (%) for Skin Redness Item in Active and Sham Participants Undergoing HD-tDCS Session The side effects were assessed using a modified version of Brunoni et al. (2011) questionnaire. Participants rated common sensory experiences on a scale of "None, Mild, Moderate, or Severe". ~1 minute post stimulation
Secondary Frequency of Endorsement (%) for Sleepiness Item in Active and Sham Participants Undergoing HD-tDCS Session The side effects were assessed using a modified version of Brunoni et al. (2011) questionnaire. Participants rated common sensory experiences on a scale of "None, Mild, Moderate, or Severe". ~1 minute post stimulation
Secondary Frequency of Endorsement (%) for Concentration Changes Item in Active and Sham Participants Undergoing HD-tDCS Session The side effects were assessed using a modified version of Brunoni et al. (2011) questionnaire. Participants rated common sensory experiences on a scale of "None, Mild, Moderate, or Severe". ~1 minute post stimulation
Secondary Frequency of Endorsement (%) for Mood Changes Item in Active and Sham Participants Undergoing HD-tDCS Session The side effects were assessed using a modified version of Brunoni et al. (2011) questionnaire. Participants rated common sensory experiences on a scale of "None, Mild, Moderate, or Severe". ~1 minute post stimulation
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