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NCT03886025 Combined Anodal Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) and Cognitive Training and Decision-making

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NCT ID NCT03886025
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Dr. Najat Khalifa
Condition Impulsivity
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 60 participants
Start Date 2022-09-15
Primary Completion 2026-12-30

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 40 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Anodal transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS)Cognitive trainingSham transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS)

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 60 participants in total. It began in 2022-09-15 with a primary completion date of 2026-12-30.

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Brief Summary

This study aims to (i) assess the effects of combined tDCS and cognitive training on decision-making on a trained task (Iowa Gambling Task; IGT); and (ii) test generalization to a closely related cognitive domain, namely motor impulsivity. It is hypothesized that combined anodal tDCS and cognitive training will result in more advantageous decisions and better impulse control than combined sham tDCS and cognitive training.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Consenting volunteers aged between 18 and 40. Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals with epilepsy, other neurological conditions and history of significant head injury will be excluded. * Individuals with a history of substance misuse, major mental disorder and those receiving psychotropic medication will be also excluded.

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Najat Khalifa, MD, FRCPC

✉ nrk2@queensu.ca

📞 6135444900

Principal Investigator

Najat Khalifa, MD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Queen's University - Canada

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT03886025 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 40 Years, studying Impulsivity. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT03886025 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT03886025 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at nrk2@queensu.ca for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT03886025 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Kingston, Canada.

Who is sponsoring the NCT03886025 clinical trial?

NCT03886025 is sponsored by Dr. Najat Khalifa. The principal investigator is Najat Khalifa, MD at Queen's University - Canada. The trial plans to enroll 60 participants.

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