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Dorsolateral Prefrontal Cortex Transcranial Direct Current and Muscle Fatigue Stimulation on Muscle Fatigue
Sponsor: University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) of the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) can impact muscle fatigue. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Does tDCS of the left DLPFC increase the time that a fatiguing contraction can be maintained? 2. Does tDCS of the left DLPFC decrease the rate of increase of muscle activity, force error, and standard deviation of force during a fatiguing contraction. Researchers will compare tDCS of the left DLPFC to a SHAM stimulation (a type of stimulation that feels like real tDCS but does not elicit physiological effects) to see if tDCS of the left DLPFC works to reduce the progression of muscle fatigue. Participants will: Performing two experimental sessions held 3-10 days apart (usually 7 days) Perform a 9 hole pegboard test, maximum voluntary contractions, and a fatiguing contraction.
Official title: The Influence of Dorsolateral Prefrontal Cortex Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation on Muscle Fatigue
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 50 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
20
Start Date
2024-04-04
Completion Date
2024-09-30
Last Updated
2024-04-29
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
transcranial direct current stimulation
Transcranial direct current stimulation is a type of non-invasive brain stimulation that involves passing a weak current between two electrodes placed on the scalp.
Locations (1)
University of Nevada Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States