CompletedNot Applicable

Priming Expectations and Motor Learning With tDCS

United States140 participantsStarted 2023-10-23

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to test if priming expectations of transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) can improve the efficacy of tDCS in enhancing motor learning.

Who can participate

Age range

18 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.

Inclusion Criteria: * Must be 18 or older. Right-hand dominant * Right-hand dominant Exclusion Criteria: * Mixed-handed or ambidextrous * Left-hand dominant * Seizure(s) * Head injury resulting in a loss of consciousness that has required further investigation (including neurosurgery) * Migraines * Current medical diagnosis of a phycological or neurological condition * Any metal in head (outside of mouth) such as shrapnel or surgical clips * Any implanted devices (e.g. cardiac pacemaker, brain stimulator) * Skin condition on scalp (e.g. psoriasis) * Head wound that has not completely healed * Adverse reactions to tDCS or any other brain stimulation technique (e.g. TMS, tRNS) * Pregnant * Currently taking prescription medications or are self-medicating (including recreational drug use), other than the contraceptive pill?

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

Performance on Motor Task One Week After Final Training Session

Timeframe: One-Week Follow-Up visit (Day 10)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06039605

SponsorArizona State University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-04-16

Results submitted2026-04-27

View on ClinicalTrials.gov More Expectations trials

Who can participate

Age range

18 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.