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N/ACompleted· 26 enrolled
Drug / intervention
Active Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) +1 moredevice
Likely dose
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Enhancing Cognition in Older Persons: A Randomized Controlled Trial of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS).

Washington University School of Medicine·interventional·Posted Aug 31, 2018·Updated Jul 8, 2021

In Brief

A clinical study evaluating Active Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) and Sham Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) for Cognitive Impairment, Mild and 2 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 26 participants across 2 sites.

Detailed Summary

The aim of the current research is to evaluate the efficacy of a combination of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) to improve cognitive function in individuals with anxiety, depression and/or cognitive complaints.

Study Details

Study Typeinterventional
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ConditionsCognitive Impairment, Mild, Depressive Symptoms, Anxiety
CountriesUnited States
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Timeline

N/ACompletedFinished
20192020202120222023202420252026
First PostedAug 31, 2018
Enrollment StartJun 27, 2018
Primary CompletionApr 22, 2019
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 10 monthsPosted 7.8 years ago

Interventions

Active Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS)device

Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) is a form of neurostimulation (also known as neuromodulation) where very low levels of direct electrical current are delivered to specifically targeted areas of the brain, in order to increase neuroplasticity. The direct current in active tDCS will be of 2 mA (current density = 0.57 A/m2) and will be applied for approximately 30 minutes per day during meditative practices of the MBSR protocol.

Sham Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS)device

Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) is a form of neurostimulation (also known as neuromodulation) where very low levels of direct electrical current are delivered to specifically targeted areas of the brain, in order to increase neuroplasticity. The direct current in active tDCS will be of 2 milliampere (mA) (current density = 0.57 A/m2), however, the device is pre-programmed to turn off after 1 minute of active stimulation (and then turn back on briefly at the end of the 30 minutes).