Anxiety
Conditions
Interventions
This is a quantitative, crossover, triple-blind, repeated measures study, where 30 participants will undergo 5 sessions of active transcranial direct current stimulation (2mA current for 20 minutes, a
Sponsors
Universidade Federal do Delta do Parnaíba
Universidade Federal do Delta do Parnaíba
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 30 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: University students; aged between 18 and 30 years old; from public and private institutions in the city of Parnaíba-PI; of both genders; who are currently attending university; scoring = 15 points on the Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM A); answering negatively to all questions on the non-invasive techniques screening instrument
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Having a history of seizures, epilepsy, traumatic brain injury, or unexplained loss of consciousness; having a diagnosis of any neurological and/or cognitive conditions; currently being prescribed antipsychotic, hypnotic, or sedative medications; abusing/being dependent on substances, excluding tobacco and/or caffeine; having metallic implants in the body, such as pacemakers; presenting with skin diseases
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| It is expected that there will be a statistically significant improvement in each of the interventions. ;It is expected that active transcranial direct current stimulation intervention will result in a decrease in anxiety scores.;It is expected an increased level of inhibitory control is expected following neuromodulation. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| It is expected that the transcranial direct current stimulation technique and protocol used in this research will prove to be safe, with no occurrence of adverse effects in individuals, consistent with existing literature findings. | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactPaloma Cavalcante Bezerra de Medeiros
Universidade Federal do Delta do Parnaíba
Outcome results
None listed