Altering Multitasking Behavior Using Low Current Brain Stimulation
Sponsor
Tufts University (Other)
Overall Status
Active, not recruiting
CT.gov ID
NCT03873636
Collaborator
(none)
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Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
This study is designed to investigate multitasking deficits, with a particular interest in reducing costs related to dual-tasking (dividing attention between tasks) and task-switching (switching between tasks) using noninvasive brain stimulation.
| Condition or Disease | Intervention/Treatment | Phase |
|---|---|---|
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N/A |
Study Design
Study Type:
Interventional
Anticipated Enrollment
:
300 participants
Allocation:
Randomized
Intervention Model:
Crossover Assignment
Masking:
Single (Participant)
Primary Purpose:
Basic Science
Official Title:
Altering Multitasking Behavior Using Low Current Brain Stimulation
Actual Study Start Date
:
Dec 27, 2016
Anticipated Primary Completion Date
:
Sep 18, 2022
Anticipated Study Completion Date
:
Sep 18, 2022
Arms and Interventions
| Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
|---|---|
| Experimental: Active Stimulation Active stimulation of targeted brain regions involved in task-switching and dual-tasking. |
Other: Stimulation via noninvasive brain stimulation systems
Active (at or below 2mA) stimulation targeting brain regions engaged in task-switching and dual-tasking for 30-40 minutes. Local IRB has determined the Soterix, Neuroelectrics, & Halo devices to be non-significant risk (NSR) devices via abbreviated investigational device exemption (IDE) procedure.
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| Sham Comparator: Sham Stimulation Sham stimulation of targeted brain regions involved in task-switching and dual-tasking. |
Other: Stimulation via noninvasive brain stimulation systems
Active (at or below 2mA) stimulation targeting brain regions engaged in task-switching and dual-tasking for 30-40 minutes. Local IRB has determined the Soterix, Neuroelectrics, & Halo devices to be non-significant risk (NSR) devices via abbreviated investigational device exemption (IDE) procedure.
|
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Response accuracy [4 hours]
Measuring accuracy (correct vs. incorrect answers) of responses to stimuli while dividing attention and switching between tasks
- Response latency [4 hours]
Measuring the amount of time (seconds) from when stimulus is presented to when participant answers prompt
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Ages Eligible for Study:
18 Years
to 65 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study:
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Yes
Inclusion Criteria:
- Must be able to participate in non invasive brain stimulation research
Exclusion Criteria:
- Any history of complications with non invasive brain stimulation research
Contacts and Locations
Locations
| Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tufts University | Medford | Massachusetts | United States | 02155 |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- Tufts University
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Nathan Ward, PhD, Tufts University
Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
None provided.Responsible Party:
Nathan Ward,
Assistant Professor,
Tufts University
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT03873636
Other Study ID Numbers:
- 1611020
First Posted:
Mar 13, 2019
Last Update Posted:
Jan 4, 2022
Last Verified:
Jan 1, 2022
Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement:
Undecided
Plan to Share IPD:
Undecided
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product:
No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product:
No
Product Manufactured in and Exported from the U.S.:
No