Improving Locomotor Learning With Brain Stimulation

NACompletedINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

38

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

September 20, 2022

Primary Completion Date

December 22, 2022

Study Completion Date

December 22, 2022

Conditions
Motor Learning
Interventions
BEHAVIORAL

Motor Imagery (MI)

Participants watched a standardized video sequence that consisted of an individual completing twenty walking trials (twenty video clips-each clip represents one trial). Participants were instructed to place their focus intently on the person performing the obstacle course and try to imagine themselves doing the skill. Periodically, a reminder would appear to help focus and redirect participant's attention to different aspects of the video or different versions of imagery (visual or kinesthetic). Participants will watch the video first at normal play speed and then in slow motion after a short break (30 secs to 1 min). Total training time will be approximately 20 mins which is consistent with the duration of the locomotor intervention and duration of stimulation.

DEVICE

Active tDCS

"The participants received a 20-minute active session of tDCS at a 2-milliamp current."

DEVICE

Sham tDCS

"The participants received a 20-minute session of sham tDCS."

Trial Locations (1)

28607

Appalachian State University, Boone

All Listed Sponsors
lead

Appalachian State University

OTHER