Motor learning of the healthy young elderly.
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: The first intervention group: receiving unilateral anodal tDCS. The active anode electrode is placed on the left M1 area of the brain (C3) and the cathode electrode is placed on the ri
Sponsors
Semnan University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
60 Years to 75 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Healthy young elderly people with an age range of 60-75 years. The dominant hand of the participants should be the right hand. Willingness to participate in the study and sign the informed consent form.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Reporting any history of neurological diseases such as Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, schizophrenia and dyslexia in such a way that the disease has affected the person's ability to learn. Report any history of psychological illness Report exposure to currents affecting the central nervous system during the last two weeks Report on the use of any type of sedative medication during the last two days Report any symptoms of forgetfulness and depression Memory disorders with a score of less than 21 through the MMSE test The presence of any symptoms of movement disorders in the upper limb of the right hand, which, according to the researcher's evaluation and diagnosis, has caused movement restrictions in the joints of the upper limb. Observing any symptoms of radiculopathy and carpal tunnel syndrome in the right hand with the researcher's diagnosis Report uncorrected vision and hearing impairments Report dizziness Pacemaker users Contraindications to the use of electrical stimulation Inability to understand or follow the study process Reluctance to participate in the study
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Number of errors. Timepoint: Before, immediately after, and 72 hours post tDCS application. Method of measurement: Color matching test software.;Reaction time. Timepoint: Before, immediately after, and 72 hours post tDCS application. Method of measurement: Color matching test software. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactYaghoubali Shourvarzi
Semnan University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed