The STRENGTHEN Study

Description

This study uses two different types of interventions including electrical brain stimulation delivered during sleep, and brief, daily meditation training. The investigators are trying to figure out whether these techniques, either alone or in combination with each other, can positively impact the brain networks that support our ability to think flexibly and to regulate our emotions. 48 participants will be enrolled into each of 2 phases and can expect to be on study for up to 9 months.

Conditions

Cognitive Flexibility, Emotional Regulation

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

This study uses two different types of interventions including electrical brain stimulation delivered during sleep, and brief, daily meditation training. The investigators are trying to figure out whether these techniques, either alone or in combination with each other, can positively impact the brain networks that support our ability to think flexibly and to regulate our emotions. 48 participants will be enrolled into each of 2 phases and can expect to be on study for up to 9 months.

Hybrid Interventions to Optimize Neural Plasticity and Enhance Well-being: Mental Exercise, and Transcranial Electrical Stimulation With Temporal Interference: The STRENGTHEN Study - Phase 1 and 2

The STRENGTHEN Study

Condition
Cognitive Flexibility
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Madison

Center for Healthy Minds, Madison, Wisconsin, United States, 53703

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

    Ages Eligible for Study

    18 Years to 50 Years

    Sexes Eligible for Study

    ALL

    Accepts Healthy Volunteers

    Yes

    Collaborators and Investigators

    University of Wisconsin, Madison,

    Richard Davidson, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, University of Wisconsin, Madison

    Giulio Tononi, MD, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, University of Wisconsin, Madison

    Study Record Dates

    2026-02