Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) Neuromodulation of Executive Function Across Neuropsychiatric Populations
Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Device
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY
In the current study, the investigators aim to understand the role of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) in improving executive function across neuropsychiatric populations known to have deficits in this cognitive domain.
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Maximum Age: 65
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• Male and female outpatients 18-65 years of age
• A diagnosis of traumatic brain injury, major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, borderline personality disorder and substance use disorders meeting the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) criteria.
Locations
United States
Massachusetts
Massachusetts General Hospital
RECRUITING
Boston
Contact Information
Primary
Joan Camprodon, MD, PhD, MPH
6177265348
Backup
Patricia Cirillo, MD, PhD
6177243217
Time Frame
Start Date: 2014-09
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-04
Participants
Target number of participants: 600
Treatments
Experimental: Traumatic Brain Injury
This group consists of individuals diagnosed with traumatic brain injury. This group will undergo three sessions of tDCS: two active sessions and one sham session. The order of the sessions is randomized.
Experimental: Major Depressive Disorder
This group consists of individuals diagnosed with major depressive disorder. This group will undergo three sessions of tDCS: two active sessions and one sham session. The order of the sessions is randomized.
Experimental: Bipolar Disorder
This group consists of individuals diagnosed with bipolar disorder. This group will undergo three sessions of tDCS: two active sessions and one sham session. The order of the sessions is randomized.
Experimental: Schizophrenia
This group consists of individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia. This group will undergo three sessions of tDCS: two active sessions and one sham session. The order of the sessions is randomized.
Experimental: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
This group consists of individuals diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. This group will undergo three sessions of tDCS: two active sessions and one sham session. The order of the sessions is randomized.
Experimental: Borderline Personality Disorder
This group consists of individuals diagnosed with borderline personality disorder. This group will undergo three sessions of tDCS: two active sessions and one sham session. The order of the sessions is randomized.
Experimental: Substance Use Disorder
This group consists of individuals diagnosed with substance use disorder. This group will undergo three sessions of tDCS: two active sessions and one sham session. The order of the sessions is randomized.
Active_comparator: Healthy Controls
This group consists of individuals diagnosed with healthy controls. This group will undergo three sessions of tDCS: two active sessions and one sham session. The order of the sessions is randomized.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Massachusetts General Hospital