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Modulation of Brain Oscillations Underlying Working Memory

Description

This study will use novel transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS) protocols and electroencephalography (EEG) to modulate and measure brain oscillations that underlie working memory. tACS is a noninvasive method used to modulate the timing and patterns of brain rhythms via weak electric currents passed through electrodes on the scalp.

Conditions

Working Memory
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Study overview

This study will use novel transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS) protocols and electroencephalography (EEG) to modulate and measure brain oscillations that underlie working memory. tACS is a noninvasive method used to modulate the timing and patterns of brain rhythms via weak electric currents passed through electrodes on the scalp.

State-dependent Modulation of Interactions of Theta and Gamma Rhythms in Working Memory

Modulation of Brain Oscillations Underlying Working Memory

Condition
Working Memory
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Charlestown

Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging, Charlestown, Massachusetts, United States, 02129

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Able to provide informed consent
  • * Fluent in English.
  • * History of a neurological/psychiatric disorder
  • * Current use of psychotropic medications
  • * Current use of substances and drugs that were shown to affect tES (transcranial electrical stimulation) efficacy (dopamine altering drugs, nicotine, NMDA (N-methyl-D-aspartate) antagonists/agonists, sodium/calcium channel blockers, norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors, GABAergic modulators and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors)
  • * Contraindications for tACS (e.g., history of seizures, metallic implants in the head or neck, implanted brain stimulators, vagus nerve stimulators, pacemakers, pregnancy)

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to 35 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

Massachusetts General Hospital,

Hamdi Eryilmaz, Ph.D., PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Massachusetts General Hospital

Study Record Dates

2026-08-31