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 Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
300
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.
Tufts University
Medford, Massachusetts, United States
Response accuracy
Measuring accuracy (correct vs. incorrect answers) of responses to stimuli while dividing attention and switching between tasks
Time frame: 4 hours
Response latency
Measuring the amount of time (seconds) from when stimulus is presented to when participant answers prompt
Time frame: 4 hours
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