Ignite Creation Date:
2024-05-06 @ 3:20 PM
Last Modification Date:
2025-12-17 @ 6:35 AM
Study NCT ID:
NCT04598152
Status:
None
Last Update Posted:
2022-01-04 00:00:00
First Post:
2020-10-10 00:00:00
Brief Title:
Modulating Default Mode Network Function: A Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (TDCS) Pilot Study
Sponsor:
Jay Fournier
Organization:
University of Pittsburgh
Study Overview
Official Title:
Modulating Default Mode Network Function: A Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (TDCS) Pilot Study
Status:
None
Status Verified Date:
2021-12
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Covid restrictions prevented continuation during the funding window
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
MDMN
Brief Summary:
In this study the investigators are examining the effects of weak electrical stimulation on brain activity as measured by functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). MRI is a widely used method to obtain high resolution brain pictures that are routinely used for diagnostic and clinical purposes. The electrical stimulation is applied on the scalp with a non-FDA approved method called tDCS (transcranial Direct Current Stimulation), typically equivalent to what a 6V battery would produce (and up to no more than 15V). To compare, an AA battery delivers current at 1.5 volt. While almost unnoticeable to the participants, these currents can still temporarily affect brain activity without causing adverse effects. This stimulation would be applied while the participants are in the MRI scanner so that the brain activity can be measured. The participants will have the opportunity to have a test session with the stimulation outside the scanner to get familiar with it.
Detailed Description:
In this study the investigators are examining the effects of weak electrical stimulation on brain activity as measured by functional magnetic resonance imaging fMRI MRI is a widely used method to obtain high resolution brain pictures that are routinely used for diagnostic and clinical purposes The electrical stimulation is applied on the scalp with a non-FDA approved method called tDCS transcranial Direct Current Stimulation typically equivalent to what a 6V battery would produce and up to no more than 15V To compare an AA battery delivers current at 15 volt While almost unnoticeable to the participants these currents can still temporarily affect brain activity without causing adverse effects This stimulation would be applied while the participants are in the MRI scanner so that the brain activity can be measured The participants will have the opportunity to have a test session with the stimulation outside the scanner to get familiar with it
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
True
Is an Unapproved Device?:
True
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None