Non-Invasive Electrical Stimulation of the Human Brain

Completed

Conditions studied: Cerebrovascular Disorders, Healthy, Nervous System Diseases, Spinal Cord Injuries

In brief

This study is designed to allow researchers to use transelectrical stimulation to explore the function of the human nervous system and improve diagnosis of neurological disorders. Transcranial electrical stimulation is a non-invasive technique that can be used to stimulate brain activity and gather information about brain function. Electrical stimulation involves placing electrodes on the scalp or skin and passing an electrical current between them. When this is done, an electrical field is created that activates areas of the brain that control muscles. Muscle activity as a result of the stimulation can be recorded and analyzed.

Key facts

Study ID
NCT00001216
Run by
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
People needed
175
Starts
1986-02-01
Expected to finish
2001-02-01
Last updated by the study team
2008-03-04

Who can join

Age: any. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

Where it is running

Full record on ClinicalTrials.gov

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