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Effects of Neurofeedback and Transcranial Pulse Stimulation on Attention

Hong Kong180 participantsStarted 2023-03-17

Plain-language summary

The present study aims to examine and compare the effectiveness of transcranial pulse stimulation and neurofeedback among adults who are weak in attention.

Who can participate

Age range

20 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 20 years and above * Right-handed * Normal/corrected hearing and vision * Having basic literacy skills * Having sustained attention scores below the threshold Exclusion Criteria: * Having medical history related to brain * Having mild cognitive impairment * Showing symptoms of depression and anxiety * Having intellectual disability based on IQ scores * Having diagnoses of any psychiatric or cognitive disorders besides attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) inattentive and combined types * Having long-term history of smoking cigarettes * Engaged in alcohol and/or substance abuse * Having history of hemophilia or other blood clotting disorders or thrombosis * Having corticosteroid treatment within the last six weeks before first intervention * Having contraindications for MRI scanning

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Change from baseline in Conners' Continuous Performance Test 3rd Edition

Timeframe: Baseline, week 4, week 8, week 12, week 16

Change from baseline in gradCPT continuous performance test

Timeframe: Baseline, week 4, week 8, week 12, week 16

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05834920

SponsorThe University of Hong Kong

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-06

Contact for this trial

Maria T Wijaya, PhD

(852) 3917-8927 mtwijaya@hku.hk

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Who can participate

Age range

20 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.