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NCT Number: NCT06267339

Effects of Transcranial Random Noise Stimulation on Motor Learning in Typically Developing Adolescents

The goal of this study is to compare motor learning rates on two different tasks, when combined with non-invasive brain stimulation.

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Key information

Conditions

Children

Age range

10 year–17 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Early Phase 1

Primary location

Burke Neurological Institute

White Plains, New York, 10605, United States

About this study

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.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Age 10-17 years
  • Ability to follow two-step instructions
  • Provides informed consent

Exclusion criteria

  • Presence of illness, disease

Treatment and study plan

transcranial random noise stimulation

Device

This intervention will give children tRNS during reaching or grasping repetitive movements.

Sham stimulation

Device

This intervention will give children sham stimulation during reaching or grasping repetitive movements.

Primary outcomes

  1. Change in Grasp score

    Time frame: 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.

  2. Change in Reach score

    Time frame: 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 outcomes

  1. Change in Graded Redefined Assessment of Strength, Prehension assessment (GRASSP)

    Time frame: Immediately before vs. Immediately after brain stimulation

    Participants will be asked to perform the GRASSP, scored by tallying points according to the test parametrics.

  2. Change in score on second reaching task

    Time frame: 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.

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

Kathleen Friel, PhD

CONTACT

[email protected]

19143683116

Shivakeshavan Ratnadurai-Giriharan, PhD

CONTACT

[email protected]

191436383160

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Burke Medical Research Institute

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2024
Primary completion
2026
Study completion
2026
First posted
Feb 20, 2024
Registry last updated
Feb 20, 2024

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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