Modulation of reward function in healthy individuals by cerebellar transcranial direct current stimulation

Identification and intervention of multi-dimensional framework of anhedonia in individuals with vulnerable traits

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Early Phase 1

Study type

Interventional

Source

ChiCTR

Registry ID

ChiCTR2300073396

Enrollment

Unknown

Registered

2023-07-10

Start date

2023-07-10

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-07-15

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Conditions

Healthy population

Interventions

group 1:Anodal transcranial direct current stimulation

Group 2:Sham transcranial direct current stimulation

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to 30 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Healthy subjects aged 18-30 years.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. IQ < 70; 2. istory of mental illness; 3. History of brain injury and neurological disorders (e.g. epilepsy or stroke); 4. History of brain surgery; 5. Substance abuse/alcohol addiction; 6. Loss of consciousness for more than 30 minutes; 7. Taking psychotropic medication; 8. Pregnancy; 9. Metal in the head; 10. Scalp breakdown or inflammation.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Anticipatory and consummatory pleasure induced by monetary rewards;Reward-approaching motivation;Reward learning;	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Working memory;Anticipatory and consummatory pleasure;Motivation and Pleasure;	—

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactChen Chuqiao

Chinese Academy of Sciences, Psychology Institute

rckchan@psych.ac.cn+86 10 6483 6274

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026