Enhancing Cognitive Training Using tDCS

April 23, 2013 updated by: The University of New South Wales
Cognitive rehabilitation involves enhancing an individual's capacity to process information to improve their everyday functioning. One common form of intervention is computerised cognitive training (CT); however, efficacy results have been mixed. This research aims to investigate a novel method for enhancing outcomes from CT through combining CT with transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), a non-invasive and painless form of brain stimulation. In this study we aim to determine the efficacy of this approach through comparing in a randomized controlled study tDCS combined with CT versus CT and tDCS alone in healthy participants. We hypothesise that tDCS combined with CT will have greater generalisability effects than the other conditions.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Interventional

Phase

  • Phase 1

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Australia
    • New South Wales
      • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 2031
        • Black Dog Institute Building

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 40 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Participants will be healthy right-handed subjects aged 18 to 40

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Concurrent medication likely to affect mental performance
  • History of drug or alcohol abuse or dependence current or in the last 3 months
  • Any psychiatric or neurological disorder, recent head injury, or history of seizure or stroke

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Basic Science

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: tDCS and cognitive training
Procedure: Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS)

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

The University of New South Wales

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

September 1, 2010

Study Completion (Actual)

April 1, 2013

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

April 7, 2011

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 8, 2011

First Posted (Estimate)

April 11, 2011

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

April 24, 2013

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 23, 2013

Last Verified

September 1, 2010

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • 10269

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