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Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation tDCS for Memory Enhancement
Published on: September 18, 2021
Association of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation and Neurofeedback With Declarative Memory and Cerebral
Leandro H Grecco1,2,3, Giuliano R Gonçalves2,4, Bárbara Neiva Perri2
1Department of Morphology and Genetics, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
Background:
The performance of a task depends on ongoing brain activity, which can be influenced by attention, excitement, or motivation. Scientific studies have confirmed that mindfulness leads to better performance, health, and well-being. However, these cognitive efficiency modulating factors are nonspecific, can be difficult to control, and are not suitable to specifically facilitate neural processing.
Objective:
The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of transcranial direct current stimulation associated with neurofeedback on declarative memory and cerebral blood flow in university students.
Methods:
In this study, we will use transcranial direct current stimulation, a low-cost physical resource that is easy to apply, has few adverse effects, and is associated with a neurofeedback resource. This, in turn, has been shown to be a training program capable of improving working memory function.
Results:
Participants will be recruited between July 2022 and December 2022. This study is expected to conclude in July 2023.
Conclusions:
This study will provide preliminary results on the benefits of using the direct current neurostimulation and neurofeedback tools on the participants being analyzed.
Trial Registration:
Brazilian Clinical Trials Registry RBR-7zs8b5; https://ensaiosclinicos.gov.br/rg/RBR-7zs8b5.
International Registered Report Identifier (Irrid):
PRR1-10.2196/36294.
