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Peripheral nerve stimulation to improve learning

Peripheral nerve stimulation to improve learning - PNS & Learning

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
NL-OMON
Registry ID
NL-OMON53198
Enrollment
40
Registered
2023-08-14
Start date
2023-08-28
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-01-13

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

menselijk presteren Learning memory

Interventions

Both groups will undergo a 4-day training protocol, with one group receiving PNS and the second group receiving active sham stimulation. Electrical stimulation at 25 Hz is applied twice for 2 minute

Sponsors

TNO
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Age
18 Years to 64 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: In order to be eligible to participate in this study, a subject must meet all of the following criteria: 1. The potential subject has given informed and written consent and is able to comply with all study assessmentsscheduled in the protocol. 2. All subjects need to be between 18 and 55 years of age. 3. All subjects have computer skills. 4. All subjects declare to be in good health, and declare not to have any chronic diseases. 5. Subjects must be able to communicate, participate, and comply with the requirements of the entire study. 6. No signs of flue or viral infection in the last 5 days before the start.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: A potential subject who meets any of the following criteria will be excluded from participation in this study: 1. Pregnancy 2. Atherosclerosis 3. Other cardiovascular health issues 4. Epilepsy and a history of psychiatric illness (including sleeping disorders). 5. Having an active implantable (metallic) device. 6. Using another device at the same time of testing or any portable electronic device (e.g., mobile phone). 7. Used alcohol the day before the start of a test day. 8. Used drugs in the last 3 months.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Performance on the learned task, which includes accuracy and reaction times.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Performance on sustained attention and cognitive control tasks, sleep scores and mood scores

Countries

Netherlands

Outcome results

None listed

Source: NL-OMON (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 2, 2026