Children
Conditions
Keywords
typically developing children, motor learning, controls, grasp, reach
Brief summary
The goal of this study is to compare motor learning rates on two different tasks, when combined with non-invasive brain stimulation.
Detailed description
We will apply transcranial random noise stimulation or sham stimulation. During tRNS, participants will complete a grasping task or a reaching task. Each participant will complete both tasks, with a wait period between each task. Task order will be randomized, such that half the group will begin with each task. We will compare task scored before vs. after tRNS, for each task. This will be a measure of motor learning.
Interventions
This intervention will give children tRNS during reaching or grasping repetitive movements.
DEVICESham stimulation
This intervention will give children sham stimulation during reaching or grasping repetitive movements.
Sponsors
Burke Medical Research Institute
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
10 Years to 17 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Age 10-17 years * Ability to follow two-step instructions * Provides informed consent
Exclusion criteria
* Presence of illness, disease
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change in Grasp score | Immediately before vs. Immediately after brain stimulation | Participants will be asked to perform a grasping task, scored by number of pegs placed in a board. |
| Change in Reach score | Immediately before vs. Immediately after brain stimulation | Participants will be asked to perform a reaching task to stack cups, scored by time taken to stack all cups. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change in Graded Redefined Assessment of Strength, Prehension assessment (GRASSP) | Immediately before vs. Immediately after brain stimulation | Participants will be asked to perform the GRASSP, scored by tallying points according to the test parametrics. |
| Change in score on second reaching task | Immediately before vs. Immediately after brain stimulation | Participants will be asked to perform a reaching task to stack cups in a different pattern from Primary Outcome #2, scored by time taken to stack all cups. |
Countries
United States
Contacts
Primary ContactKathleen Friel, PhD
Backup ContactShivakeshavan Ratnadurai-Giriharan, PhD
Outcome results
None listed