At Home Brain Stimulation Studies of Memory and Memory Awareness

Brooklyn College of the City University of New York36 enrolled

Overview

The main goal of this research is to determine the role of several brain regions in memory processes and cognitive functions. Participants will be remotely supervised via video chat while self-administering tDCS, a form of non-invasive brain stimulation. Before participating in the experiment, participants will be properly trained on use of the remote tDCS device and screened for eligibility. While using the tDCS device, participants will be engaging in tasks that assess different aspects of memory and executive functioning. By using remotely supervised tDCS while participants are completing these cognitive tasks, we will be able to make causal claims about the role of the targeted brain regions in different cognitive processes.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

BASIC_SCIENCE

Masking

DOUBLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Healthy

Interventions

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 35 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * between the ages of 18-35 * normal or corrected to normal vision * fluent in English and speaking English since age 5 * right handed Exclusion Criteria: * chronic skin disease or medical skin condition * unhealed wound or open skin on the scalp, face, neck, or forehead * metal or electrode implants (e.g., cochlear implants, pacemakers, metal plates, rods, or screws in their head; for complete detail, see the screening form) * seizures or a family history of seizures, or are taking medications with a lowered seizure threshold * pregnant or lactating * any neurologic or psychiatric diseases * certain hair styles (dreadlocks, cornrows, etc) or hair coverings (e.g., wigs, hajibs, etc that will not be removed; note that a request can be made for an experimenter of a specific gender)

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Memory performance

% Correct on the Memory Task

Time frame: through study completion, an average of 4 weeks

Secondary Outcomes

Memory Confidence

Average % Confidence on the Memory Task

Time frame: through study completion, an average of 4 weeks

Central Contacts

ELIZABETH CHUA, PHD

CONTACT

7189515000 echua@brooklyn.cuny.edu

Casey Imperio, MS