tDCS and Cognition in Adults With Multiple Sclerosis or Encephalitis

Completed · Not applicable · Has a placebo group

Conditions studied: Multiple Sclerosis, Encephalitis

In brief

This research is being done to determine whether transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) can improve certain mental abilities in individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS) or encephalitis. Participants will be asked to come in daily for two full weeks during which time participants will undergo cognitive testing and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) brain scans. In this research, a very weak electrical current is administered to the surface of the scalp while participants complete cognitive tasks. The investigators' aim is to find out whether tDCS will improve task performance in adults with multiple sclerosis or encephalitis.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02538094

Run by

Johns Hopkins University

People needed

7

Starts

2014-09-01

Expected to finish

2019-06-30

Last updated by the study team

2020-04-06

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Diagnosis of multiple sclerosis or encephalitis
• Over the age of 18

You may not qualify if…

• A diagnosis of schizophrenia bipolar disorder
• Beck Depression Inventory-II scores over 20
• Mini Mental Exam below 24
• Any uncontrolled seizure disorder
• Any implanted metal device or hearing aids
• Use of medication shown to interact with tDCS effectiveness

Where it is running

• Johns Hopkins East Baltimore Campus; Medical Psychiatry department — Baltimore, Maryland, United States

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