CompletedNot Applicable

Training in Combination With Non-invasive Brain Stimulation

Switzerland88 participantsStarted 2017-03-31

Plain-language summary

The goal of this study is to investigate the impact of non-invasive brain stimulation on motor skill acquisition in healthy individuals. Participants performed a motor task with non-invasive brain stimulation applied over the area of the brain where movements were controlled. The study compared motor skill performance between with the active stimulation and the placebo stimulation.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * age equals to or over 18 years old * absence of major neurological, psychiatric and physical impairment, with normal or corrected to normal vision * right handed * in good general health Exclusion Criteria: * professional musicians/stenotypist * unable to consent * unable to perform the task as required (instructions and setup) * exclusion criteria for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), transcranial electrical stimulation (tES), transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)

Questions worth asking your doctor

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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?

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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

Motor performance

Timeframe: From the start of the practice to the end of training at 5 days (and follow up on the 10th day and 60th day)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07059533

SponsorFriedhelm Hummel

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-01-31

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