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NCT00424216 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 1
Direct Current Brain Polarization of the Frontal Lobes
A Phase 1 study, sponsored by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).
- Completed
- Registry status
- Phase 1
- Development phase
- 25
- Enrollment target
NCT00424216 is a Phase 1 study that has completed, run by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). The registered enrollment target is 25 participants.
The verdict
NCT00424216, a Phase 1 study, has completed, sponsored by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- Phase 1
- Development phase
- 25 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
This study will explore what effects, if any, direct current (DC) brain polarization may produce on mental processes, such as attention, reaction time, working memory, speed of information processing and mood or emotional states. In DC brain polarization, a very weak electrical current is applied to the head. This technique has been used for many years on patients and healthy people with no known serious side effects. Studies have shown that DC polarization can temporarily improve people's ability to think of certain words. To determine if DC polarization can be used as a treatment for certain types of brain disorders, its possible effects on mood and other mental abilities must be determined. Healthy normal volunteers over age 18 may be eligible for this study. In each of three 1.5-hour sessions scheduled a day apart, participants complete the tasks listed below to determine the effects of polarization. For each session, electrodes are placed on the head, arm, and hand. One set of electrodes is for brain stimulation; the second set is used to measure the amount of skin moisture on the hand. The participants' tasks are to: * Push a button on a keyboard when they see a specific item. * Circle a number or make a mark on a line to indicate how much they feel a particular emotion or sensation at that time. * Answer questions about themselves, or their opinions on certain topics. * Look at several pictures and say how emotional they think they are. * Read about an imaginary situation and say what they would do in that situation. * Choose between decks of cards to try to win money. * Compare the angles of lines. * Identify smells, using a scratch and sniff test. * At the end of the session, say how they are feeling. Participants are called by phone on the day after each session to see how they are feeling.
Interventions
- PROCEDURE DC Polarization
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 25 participants |
| Start Date | 2007-01-11 |
| Est. Completion | 2008-12-23 |
| Phase | Phase 1 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00424216
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00424216 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as Phase 1. The registered enrollment target is 25 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), which has 567 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which DC Polarization is the first listed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00424216 about?
NCT00424216 is a clinical study titled "Direct Current Brain Polarization of the Frontal Lobes". This study will explore what effects, if any, direct current (DC) brain polarization may produce on mental processes, such as attention, reaction time, working memory, speed of information processing and mood or emotional states. In DC brain polarization, a very weak electrical current is applied to...
What is the current status of trial NCT00424216?
This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 1 study. The enrollment target is 25 participants. The study started on 2007-01-11. Estimated completion is 2008-12-23.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00424216?
The interventions under investigation include: DC Polarization (PROCEDURE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00424216?
This trial is sponsored by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), which has 567 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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