Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) on Working Memory in College Going Students
Efficacy of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) on Working Memory in College Going Students
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Brief Summary
Working memory deficiencies, might make it difficult for students to recall instructions, complete complex activities, and grasp and follow directions solving a math problem or writing a sentence. The functions of working memory are critical for effective human activity. Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) has grown in popularity and academic interest in recent years as a way to improve cognitive abilities. so there is need to determine the effect of tdcs on working memory in college going students.
Trial Health
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participants targeted
Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable
Started Feb 2023
Shorter than P25 for not_applicable
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
First Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
February 7, 2023
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
February 21, 2023
CompletedStudy Start
First participant enrolled
February 28, 2023
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
April 1, 2023
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
May 1, 2023
CompletedFebruary 21, 2023
February 1, 2023
1 month
February 7, 2023
February 20, 2023
Conditions
Keywords
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (2)
Trail making test
As the participant proceeds in an increasing sequence, he or she must alternate between numbers and letters. Subjects are challenged to link numbers and alphabets as quickly as possible. The examiner calls out errors as they happen so that the subject can finish the test without making any mistakes
changes between baseline to 2 weeks
Digit span test
Digit Span Forward requires the child to repeat numbers in the same order as read aloud by the examiner, and Digit Span Backward requires the child to repeat the numbers in the reverse order of that presented by the examiner.
changes between baseline to 2 weeks
Study Arms (2)
experimental
EXPERIMENTALTranscranial direct current stimulation will use to deliver a constant direct current through two surface electrodes, Anodal stimulation will applied according to the 10-20 international system for EEG electrode placement, over F3 of the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC), while the cathode will placed over the contralateral supraorbital area with 1.5 ma intensity for 20 min with working memory task on alternate days for two weeks.
memory task training group
NO INTERVENTIONworking memory task training for 20 min for two weeks
Interventions
Transcranial direct current stimulation will use to deliver a constant direct current through two surface electrodes, Anodal stimulation was applied according to the 10-20 international system for EEG electrode placement, over F3 of the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC), while the cathode was placed over the contralateral supraorbital area for 20 min, on alternate days for 2 weeks 6 sessions with working memory training task. the anode (positive) and the cathode (negative). To reduce resistance and minimize discomfort during application (the electrodes were covered in 35 cm2, saline-soaked sponges
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- College going students
- Both male and female
- Able to follow verbal commands
You may not qualify if:
- Chronic skin problems.
- Seizure and any neurological disorder
- Any recent trauma or surgery
- Any cardiovascular or pulmonary disease
- Psychosomatic disorders
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MeSH Terms
Interventions
Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- SINGLE
- Who Masked
- OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
- Purpose
- DIAGNOSTIC
- Intervention Model
- PARALLEL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- Assistant Professor ( Department of physiotherapy)
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
February 7, 2023
First Posted
February 21, 2023
Study Start
February 28, 2023
Primary Completion
April 1, 2023
Study Completion
May 1, 2023
Last Updated
February 21, 2023
Record last verified: 2023-02