3D Analysis of the Effects of tDCS (Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation) on a Functional Task in High Level Athletes

NCT03901222 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 2017/309
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 10
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Relatively high level athletes will undergo 2 randomized, cross-over counterbalanced sessions of bi-anodal tDCS (transcranial direct current stimulation) or sham tDCS The primary outcome is a 3D evaluation coupled with EMG (Electromyography) of their primary lower limb muscles after each session

Conditions

Healthy; Athlete

Keywords

tDCS; Athlete; Endurance; Fatigue; 3D

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (4)

• Peak Height

  Peak height (measured by the 3D device) is measured after each of the 30 repetitions as well as after the 3 jumps before and after tDCS. Height decrease will also be looked at

  Changes between Prior and Immediately Following tDCS and Sham

• Gluteal EMG (Electromyography) recordings (% of maximal EMG value)

  Bilateral Gluteal EMG

  Changes between Prior and Immediately Following tDCS and Sham

• Quadriceps EMG (Electromyography) recordings (% of maximal EMG value)

  Bilateral Quadriceps EMG triceps surae will be measured

  Changes between Prior and Immediately Following tDCS and Sham

• Triceps EMG (Electromyography) recordings (% of maximal EMG value)

  Bilateral Triceps Surae EMG

  Changes between Prior and Immediately Following tDCS and Sham

Study Arms (2)

Bi-Anodal tDCS

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Subjects will receive 20 min of bi-anodal tDCS

Device: tDCS

Sham tDCS

SHAM COMPARATOR

Subjects will receive 20 minutes of Sham anodal tDCS

Device: tDCS

Interventions

tDCS DEVICE

20 minutes of anodal tDCS (C3 \& C4/FPZ) 2mA or sham

Also known as: Non invasive brain stimulation

Bi-Anodal tDCS; Sham tDCS

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 35 Years
• Sex: male
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• At least 10 hours of sport a week
• Right handed and footed

You may not qualify if:

• One on the TSST (in high and relatively high risk sections)
• Previous neurological or orthopedic pathologies affecting limbs

Sponsors & Collaborators

• University of Liege: lead

Study Sites (1)

Liege Univeristy Hospital

Liège, 4000, Belgium

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Fatigue

Interventions

Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Electric Stimulation Therapy; Therapeutics; Convulsive Therapy; Psychiatric Somatic Therapies; Behavioral Disciplines and Activities; Electroshock; Psychological Techniques

Study Officials

• Stephen Bornheim, Msc

  Liege University Hospital

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: TRIPLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT, INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Masking Details: The device is preprogrammed by a third party non participating in any element in the study. They then chose (using opaque envelopes) the treatment code for each participant
• Purpose: HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
• Intervention Model: CROSSOVER
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assistant Professor

Model Details: Randomized, triple-blind, sham-controlled, crossover

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: March 28, 2019
• First Posted: April 3, 2019
• Study Start: March 31, 2019
• Primary Completion: July 31, 2019
• Study Completion: August 31, 2019
• Last Updated: March 31, 2020

Record last verified: 2020-03

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

BE (1)