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Comparison of the effects of single and dual-region electrical brain stimulation on cognitive, neurophysiological, and postural functions in female mountaineers

Comparison the Effects of Single and Dual-Site Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation on Exercise Performance, Neurophysiological Responses and Postural Sway in Female Climbers in Hypoxic Conditions

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20181019041383N1
Enrollment
12
Registered
2025-09-08
Start date
2025-08-08
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-09-15

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Conditions

Condition 1: Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation. Condition 2: Cognitive Function.

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group 1: M1 area stimulation Before each training session, the subjects will first be placed in hypoxic resting conditions for 30 minutes and then, under the same hypoxic

Sponsors

Razi University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 44 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: - Women aged 18 to 44 years old - Active climber (history of climbing to altitudes above 4000 meters and regular mountaineering activity within the past year) - Regular aerobic exercise at least three sessions per week

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Overnight stay at altitudes above 2700 m in the two weeks prior to the start of the study Any cardiovascular, pulmonary, or metabolic disease History of seizures, epilepsy, or other neurological diseases History of chronic diseases and physical problems during exercise or hypoxia Presence of implantable devices or pacemakers Color blindness or any visual or hearing impairment

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Endurance Sports Performance. Timepoint: After The Intervention, The Duration of 20 km of Cycling. Method of measurement: Using a Time Trial Test on a Cadence Bike.;EMG amplitude. Timepoint: While pedaling. Method of measurement: 16-channel wireless electromyography device (Germany Noraxon, Scottsdale, AZ85260).;Choice Reaction Time. Timepoint: Before resting hypoxia, after receiving brain stimulation, after completing exercise training. Method of measurement: Sina Company's Choice Reaction Time Software.;Arterial blood oxygen saturation. Timepoint: Pedaling during endurance activity. Method of measurement: Pulse oximeter device.;Stroop word-color test. Timepoint: Before resting hypoxia, after receiving brain stimulation, after completing the cycling activity. Method of measurement: Sina Company Stroop Software.;Borg Rating Of Perceived Exertion. Timepoint: Pedaling During Endurance Activity. Method of measurement: Borg Rating Of Perceived Exertion (RPE) Scale 6-20.;Sense of Pleasure. Timepoint: Pedaling During Endurance Activity. Method of measurement: The Feeling Scale (FS; Ranging From -5 to +5) Was Used, With Responses Recorded on a 5-Point Likret-Type Scale.;Felt Arousal Scale. Timepoint: Pedaling During Endurance Activity. Method of measurement: The Felt Arousal Scale (FAS; ranging from +1 to +6) was used, and its mean scores were analyzed on a 6-point Likert-type scale.;Heart rate. Timepoint: Pedaling During Endurance Activity. Method of measurement: Polar heart rate monitor.;Center of pressure parameters for examining posture control. Timepoint: Before resting hypoxia, after receiving brain stimulation, after completing endurance exercise. Method of measurement: Using the Force Plate.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public Contact?Shiva Noori

The University Of Razi

noorishiva66@gmail.com+98 83 3427 7605

Outcome results

None listed

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