Studying the effect of dual-zone transcranial direct current stimulation and resistance training on muscle strength and performance

Examining the impact of dual-site transcranial direct current stimulation during four weeks of resistance training on power and muscular performance in young women

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20250523065859N1

Enrollment

Registered

2025-08-18

Start date

2025-08-24

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-08-19

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Conditions

The participants are healthy people..

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: This group will receive direct transcranial electrical stimulation for 20 minutes at an intensity of 2 mA for 4 weeks and 3 sessions per week after resistance train

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Female

Age

20 Years to 39 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age range 20 to 39 years Non-athletic women living in Kermanshah Right-handedness (right hand is dominant) Body mass index 18.5 to 24.9 kg/m2 Obtaining a certificate from a doctor that you are not prohibited from participating in an exercise program

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Presence of musculoskeletal abnormalities or disorders History of participating in a regular exercise program in the past 6 months The presence of implantable devices or pacemakers in the body Tobacco and alcohol use

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Explosive power. Timepoint: Before the start of the intervention and 4 weeks after the start of the intervention. Method of measurement: Sargent vertical jump test.;Lower body muscular performance. Timepoint: Before the start of the intervention and 4 weeks after the start of the intervention. Method of measurement: Using a lower body dynamometer.;Upper body muscular performance. Timepoint: Before the start of the intervention and 4 weeks after the start of the intervention. Method of measurement: Using an upper body dynamometer.;Lower body training volume. Timepoint: Before the start of the intervention and 4 weeks after the start of the intervention. Method of measurement: Using a leg press machine.;Upper body training volume. Timepoint: Before the start of the intervention and 4 weeks after the start of the intervention. Method of measurement: Using a chest press machine.	—

Measure

Time frame

Explosive power. Timepoint: Before the start of the intervention and 4 weeks after the start of the intervention. Method of measurement: Sargent vertical jump test.;Lower body muscular performance. Timepoint: Before the start of the intervention and 4 weeks after the start of the intervention. Method of measurement: Using a lower body dynamometer.;Upper body muscular performance. Timepoint: Before the start of the intervention and 4 weeks after the start of the intervention. Method of measurement: Using an upper body dynamometer.;Lower body training volume. Timepoint: Before the start of the intervention and 4 weeks after the start of the intervention. Method of measurement: Using a leg press machine.;Upper body training volume. Timepoint: Before the start of the intervention and 4 weeks after the start of the intervention. Method of measurement: Using a chest press machine.

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Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactVahid Tadibi

Razi University

vahidtadibi@razi.ac.ir+98 83 3427 9265

Outcome results

None listed

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