Effects of tDCS on cognitive function after Covid-19 infection
Official title: Effects of aTDCS Stimulation of the Dorsolateral Prefrontal Cortex on Cognitive Functions and the Parietal Memory Network, Default Mode Network in Patients Presenting Cognitive Symptoms After Covid-19 Infection: A Controlled Randomized Clinical Trial
Run by Istanbul Medipol University Hospital · NCT06183424 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing if a brain stimulation treatment can help improve memory and thinking skills in people who have recently recovered from Covid-19.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 50 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Istanbul Medipol University Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Antalya) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 1, 2023 |
| Main results expected | October 1, 2024 |
| Study ends | December 1, 2025 |
| Registry record updated | May 2, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06183424 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adults aged 18-50 who have recently tested positive for Covid-19 and have since recovered.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with pre-existing neurological or psychiatric conditions may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study investigates the impact of bilateral transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on cognitive functions, specifically memory and executive functions, in patients who have recently recovered from Covid-19. Participants will undergo tDCS targeting the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex while their brain connectivity will be assessed using resting-state fMRI to analyze alterations in the default mode network and parietal memory network. The goal is to understand how tDCS may improve cognitive complaints associated with Covid-19 recovery.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could enhance cognitive recovery in patients who have experienced cognitive deficits following Covid-19 infection.
How similar studies have gone: While the use of tDCS in cognitive rehabilitation is gaining interest, this specific application in post-Covid-19 patients is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Have received a positive value from the COVID-19 RT-PCR test in the last 60 days and turned negative * Being between the ages of 18-50 * 21 days have passed since the disease onset date Exclusion Criteria: * Having any neurological or psychiatric disease
Where it's running
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Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat Üniversitesi
Antalya, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Cennet Sena Parlatan, phd Cand
- Email: cennet.parlatan@std.medipol.edu.tr
- Phone: 05077799164
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.