Synchronization of Theta to Influence Memory
Purpose
This study aims to clarify relations between brain oscillations and two cognitive functions: cognitive control and memory.
Conditions
- Cognitive Control
- Memory
Eligibility
- Eligible Ages
- Between 18 Years and 59 Years
- Eligible Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria
- 18 years and older - Fluent in English - Normal or corrected-to-normal vision - Willing to be photographed
Exclusion Criteria
- Must not have ever had an injury to the head that's caused you to be knocked out for a period of time (e.g., from a fall, blow to the head, road traffic accident). - Must not have an uncorrected vision or physical disability that interferes with your ability to see stimuli presented briefly on a computer screen or click a mouse button rapidly. - Must not have a history of epilepsy, convulsions, or seizures (except childhood febrile seizures). - Must not have a history of fainting or syncope. - For female participants, they must not be pregnant and/or must not think they might be pregnant. - Must not have skin problems like eczema, dermatitis, or open wounds on the scalp. - Must not have had prior brain surgery. - Must not have any metal located in the head/neck (except for dental fillings). - Must not have any devices or other implants located in/near their head. This includes cochlear implants and aneurysm clips, cardiac pacemaker, or any other implanted electronic device. - Must not have a current (active) alcohol or substance use disorder, must have no recent history of withdrawal symptoms, and must be able to safely abstain from alcohol and non-prescribed/illicit drugs for at least 24 hours before the session. - Must not have any alcohol on the day of the session, must limit alcohol consumption to no more than 2 drinks (if legally permitted) in the prior 24 hours, and must not use any non-prescribed or illicit drugs in the 24 hours before the session. - Must not be sick with a fever, sleep-deprived, or feel dizzy, unwell, or intoxicated. - Must also have eaten and had fluids but not have consumed more caffeine than they typically consume. - Must not be taking anticonvulsant/anti-epileptic drugs or have ever taken them within their lifetime. - Must not be taking benzodiazepines or have taken them within the past 3 months. - Must not have had a recent change (start, stop, dose change) for any psychiatric/psychotropic medications within the past 3 months. - Must not be taking Bupropion (Wellbutrin, Zyban), Tricyclic antidepressants (e.g., amitriptyline, imipramine, clomipramine, etc.), Antipsychotics (clozapine; chlorpromazine, haloperidol, etc.), or Tramadol or have taken them within the past 3 months. - Must not have experienced cardiac problems, fibrillation, or have taken medications associated with cardiac conditions within the past 3 months. - Must not meet the diagnostic threshold for Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disability, or Psychotic Disorders.
Study Design
- Phase
- N/A
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Intervention Model
- Parallel Assignment
- Primary Purpose
- Basic Science
- Masking
- Quadruple (Participant, Care Provider, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
Arm Groups
| Arm | Description | Assigned Intervention |
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Sham Comparator Sham Stimulation |
Participants will be randomized to receive an active STARSTIM treatment or sham treatment. |
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Experimental STARSTIM device treatment (in-phase theta) |
Participants will be randomized to receive an active STARSTIM treatment or sham treatment. |
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Experimental STARSTIM device treatment (anti-phase stimulation) |
Participants will be randomized to receive an active STARSTIM treatment or sham treatment. |
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Recruiting Locations
Florida International University
Miami, Florida 33199
Miami, Florida 33199
More Details
- Status
- Recruiting
- Sponsor
- Florida International University