Effect of tACS Stimulation on Alpha Oscillations
Completed · Not applicable · Has a placebo group
Conditions studied: Healthy
In brief
Transcranial Alternating Current Stimulation (tACS) is one method that has been demonstrated to enhance alpha oscillations in healthy participants by applying weak electrical currents to the scalp to modulate rhythmic brain activity patterns. This study will involve tACS-induced frontal alpha oscillations, EEG recordings, and other physiological and biological measures.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT03178344
- Run by
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
- People needed
- 20
- Starts
- 2017-08-01
- Expected to finish
- 2017-11-04
- Last updated by the study team
- 2019-02-26
Who can join
Age: 18 and older, up to 65. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Ages 18-65
- Capacity to understand all relevant risks and potential benefits of the study (informed consent)
- Negative pregnancy test for female participants
You may not qualify if…
- History of major neurological or psychiatric illness, including epilepsy
- Medication use associated with neurological or psychiatric illnesses
- Currently undergoing counseling or psychotherapy treatment for depression, anxiety, eating disorders, PTSD or other behavioral conditions
- First degree relative (parent, sibling, child) with major neurological or psychiatric illness
- Prior brain surgery
- Major head injury
- Any brain devices/implants (including cochlear implants and aneurysm clips)
- Braids or other hair styling that prevents direct access to the scalp (if removal not possible)
- Skin allergies or very sensitive skin
- Pregnant or nursing females
- Failure to pass a urinary drug test at the first session
- Use of hormonal birth control or supplements in the past two weeks
- Non English speakers
- Cardiovascular disease
Where it is running
- University of North Carolina Chapel Hill — Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States
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