StartReact effect
Conditions
Interventions
tDCS (2 mA
15 min) will be applied to one cortical area (M1 on the non-dominant hemisphere). In one session anodal stimulation will be given, in the other session sham stimulation will be given. The order of the
Sponsors
Radboud University Medical Centre Nijmegen
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Only healthy, competent, men and women , 18–45 years old, with normal hearing will be recruited.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: With regard to transcranial brain stimulation: 1. Serious head trauma or brain surgery; 2. Large or ferromagnetic metal parts in the head (except for a dental wire); 3. Implanted cardiac pacemaker or neurostimulator; 4. Pregnancy. With regard to other experimental techniques: 1. Skin diseases at intended electrode sites (EMG, tDCS). With regard to general experimental requirements: 1. Disorders of hearing; 2. Any neurological or orthopaedic disorder; 3. Cognitive impairments; 4. Any prescribed medication that can alter cortical excitability (e.g. antiepileptics, tricyclic anti-depressives or benzodiazepines) within two weeks prior to participation. Medication negatively affecting balance (e.g. neuroleptics, antidepressants, anticonvulsants, sedatives).
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The main outcome variable is the reaction time in a simple reaction time task and the onset of postural responses. | — |
Contacts
Public ContactJorik Nonnekes
Radboud University Medical Centre PO Box 9101
Outcome results
None listed