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- Clinical Trial NCT03873636
Altering Multitasking Behavior Using Low Current Brain Stimulation
November 20, 2023 updated by: Nathan Ward, Tufts University
This study is designed to investigate multitasking deficits, with a particular interest in reducing costs related to dual-tasking (dividing attention between tasks) and task-switching (switching between tasks) using noninvasive brain stimulation.
Study Overview
Status
Active, not recruiting
Conditions
Intervention / Treatment
Study Type
Interventional
Enrollment (Estimated)
300
Phase
- Not Applicable
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
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Massachusetts
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Medford, Massachusetts, United States, 02155
- Tufts University
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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 65 years (Adult, Older Adult)
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Description
Inclusion Criteria:
- Must be able to participate in non invasive brain stimulation research
- Must be a fluent English speaker
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must be right-handed
- Must have normal or corrected-to-normal vision
Exclusion Criteria:
- Any history of complications with non invasive brain stimulation research
- Any metallic implants in head
- Any implanted internal or external electrical stimulation device
- Any adverse reaction to tDCS or other forms of low current brain stimulation
- Any history of seizure
- Any history of head injury
- Any illness that caused brain injury
- Any other brain-related condition
- Any diagnosis of neurological or psychiatric disorder
- A sensitive scalp
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
- Allocation: Randomized
- Interventional Model: Crossover Assignment
- Masking: Single
Arms and Interventions
Participant Group / Arm |
Intervention / Treatment |
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Experimental: Active Stimulation
Active stimulation of targeted brain regions involved in task-switching and dual-tasking.
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Active (at or below 2mA) stimulation targeting brain regions engaged in task-switching and dual-tasking for 30-40 minutes.
Local IRB has determined the Soterix, Neuroelectrics, & Halo devices to be non-significant risk (NSR) devices via abbreviated investigational device exemption (IDE) procedure.
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Sham Comparator: Sham Stimulation
Sham stimulation of targeted brain regions involved in task-switching and dual-tasking.
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Active (at or below 2mA) stimulation targeting brain regions engaged in task-switching and dual-tasking for 30-40 minutes.
Local IRB has determined the Soterix, Neuroelectrics, & Halo devices to be non-significant risk (NSR) devices via abbreviated investigational device exemption (IDE) procedure.
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What is the study measuring?
Primary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Response accuracy
Time Frame: 4 hours
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Measuring accuracy (correct vs. incorrect answers) of responses to stimuli while dividing attention and switching between tasks
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4 hours
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Response latency
Time Frame: 4 hours
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Measuring the amount of time (seconds) from when stimulus is presented to when participant answers prompt
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4 hours
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Collaborators and Investigators
This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.
Sponsor
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Nathan Ward, PhD, Tufts University
Study record dates
These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.
Study Major Dates
Study Start (Actual)
December 27, 2016
Primary Completion (Estimated)
October 18, 2024
Study Completion (Estimated)
October 18, 2024
Study Registration Dates
First Submitted
March 7, 2019
First Submitted That Met QC Criteria
March 12, 2019
First Posted (Actual)
March 13, 2019
Study Record Updates
Last Update Posted (Actual)
November 22, 2023
Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria
November 20, 2023
Last Verified
November 1, 2023
More Information
Terms related to this study
Other Study ID Numbers
- 1611020
Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)
Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?
UNDECIDED
Drug and device information, study documents
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product
No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product
No
product manufactured in and exported from the U.S.
No
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