tDCS and the Cardiovascular System in Community-dwelling Elderly.

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Conditions studied: Community-dwelling Elderly

In brief

This study could contribute to the advancements in healthcare by exploring the innovative intervention, which is Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS). Investigating its impact on cardiovascular and locomotor outcomes could give rise to new non-pharmacological interventions for health promotion, disease prevention, and rehabilitation.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07573800

Run by

Riphah International University

People needed

36

Starts

2026-05-01

Expected to finish

2027-01-31

Last updated by the study team

2026-05-07

Who can join

Age: 60 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Able to ambulate independently (with or without assistive device)
• Cognitively intact (MoCA score ≥ 24)
• PAR-Q

You may not qualify if…

• History of seizures or epilepsy
• Implanted metallic or electronic devices (e.g., pacemakers, ICD)
• Uncontrolled hypertension (>180/110 mmHg)
• Severe cardiac, pulmonary, neurological, or orthopedic disorders limiting participation
• Active skin conditions at electrode sites
• Recent hospitalization (<3 months)
• Ongoing hormonal therapy, anticoagulants, or psychotropic medications

Where it is running

• Pakistan Railway Hospital — Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, Pakistan

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