Priming Expectations and Motor Learning With tDCS

Description

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.

Conditions

Expectations, Motor Learning

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Study Details

Study overview

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.

Effects of Modulating Expectations About Noninvasive Brain Stimulation on Motor Learning

Priming Expectations and Motor Learning With tDCS

Condition
Expectations
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Tempe

Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona, United States, 85281

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Must be 18 or older. Right-hand dominant
  • * Right-hand dominant
  • * 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?

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

Arizona State University,

Sydney Schaefer, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Arizona State University

Study Record Dates

2025-07-31