Investigating Memory in Healthy Subjects Using Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation
| Status: | Recruiting |
|---|---|
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - 35 |
| Updated: | 6/22/2018 |
| Start Date: | June 7, 2018 |
| End Date: | June 2019 |
The purpose of this study is to investigate whether we can improve associative memory
performance in healthy subjects, by applying transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS)
during a verbal paired-associate learning task
performance in healthy subjects, by applying transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS)
during a verbal paired-associate learning task
Associative memory refers to remembering the association between two items, such as a face
and a name or a word in English and the same word in another language. It is not only
important for learning, but it is also one of the first aspects of memory performance that is
impacted by aging and by Alzheimer's disease. For decades, neuroscientists have investigated
associative learning and memory and ways to accelerate and enhance associative learning and
memory.
Transcranial Direct Current stimulation (tDCS) is a non-invasive and painless electrical
stimulation technique that has demonstrated to accelerate learning and improve memory in some
studies. To investigate whether it is possible to improve associative memory using tDCS, the
performance in a Verbal Paired-Associate memory task of 4 groups targeting different areas
will be compared.
and a name or a word in English and the same word in another language. It is not only
important for learning, but it is also one of the first aspects of memory performance that is
impacted by aging and by Alzheimer's disease. For decades, neuroscientists have investigated
associative learning and memory and ways to accelerate and enhance associative learning and
memory.
Transcranial Direct Current stimulation (tDCS) is a non-invasive and painless electrical
stimulation technique that has demonstrated to accelerate learning and improve memory in some
studies. To investigate whether it is possible to improve associative memory using tDCS, the
performance in a Verbal Paired-Associate memory task of 4 groups targeting different areas
will be compared.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age: 18-35 years
- Native English Speaker
Exclusion Criteria:
- History of severe head injuries, epileptic insults, or heart disease.
- Severe psychiatric disorders and severe untreated medical problems.
- acquainted with the foreign language used in the learning task
- Contraindications for tDCS (pregnant women, implanted devices)
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