The goal of this study is to compare motor learning rates on two different tasks, when combined with non-invasive brain stimulation.
We will apply transcranial random noise stimulation or sham stimulation. During tRNS, participants will complete a grasping task or a reaching task. Each participant will complete both tasks, with a wait period between each task. Task order will be randomized, such that half the group will begin with each task. We will compare task scored before vs. after tRNS, for each task. This will be a measure of motor learning.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
40
This intervention will give children tRNS during reaching or grasping repetitive movements.
This intervention will give children sham stimulation during reaching or grasping repetitive movements.
Burke Neurological Institute
White Plains, New York, United States
Change in Grasp score
Participants will be asked to perform a grasping task, scored by number of pegs placed in a board.
Time frame: Immediately before vs. Immediately after brain stimulation
Change in Reach score
Participants will be asked to perform a reaching task to stack cups, scored by time taken to stack all cups.
Time frame: Immediately before vs. Immediately after brain stimulation
Change in Graded Redefined Assessment of Strength, Prehension assessment (GRASSP)
Participants will be asked to perform the GRASSP, scored by tallying points according to the test parametrics.
Time frame: Immediately before vs. Immediately after brain stimulation
Change in score on second reaching task
Participants will be asked to perform a reaching task to stack cups in a different pattern from Primary Outcome #2, scored by time taken to stack all cups.
Time frame: Immediately before vs. Immediately after brain stimulation
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