Enhancing balance training with brain stimulation
The Effect of Balance Training Combined With Motor Cortex Anodal Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation on Balance and Kinematic Parameters in Amateur Athletes
This study is testing if combining brain stimulation with balance training can help amateur athletes improve their balance and movement skills.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 35 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Koc University Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Istanbul) |
| Trial ID | NCT05983601 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effects of simultaneous transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) and a 4-week balance training program on the balance and movement performance of moderately active amateur athletes. The research aims to determine how anodal stimulation of the motor cortex can enhance balance training outcomes, particularly focusing on static and dynamic balance as well as kinematic parameters. Participants will undergo assessments to measure changes in reaction time and balance performance, providing insights into the effectiveness of tDCS in improving athletic performance. The study is designed to contribute valuable data to the field of performance enhancement through non-invasive brain stimulation techniques.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are moderately active amateur athletes who do not have any neurological, psychiatric, or orthopedic conditions.
Not a fit: Patients who are professional athletes or have conditions affecting balance training may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve balance and movement performance in amateur athletes, leading to enhanced athletic capabilities.
How similar studies have performed: While previous studies have explored tDCS effects on various populations, this specific approach targeting moderately active athletes is novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Scoring below 19 on the Beck Depression Inventory * Scoring 15 or below on the Beck Anxiety Scale * Having no neurological, psychiatric, orthopedic, or inner ear-related diseases * Not being a professional athlete in a branch involving balance training (e.g., gymnastics) * Not using medication affecting the central nervous system * Having not consumed alcohol at least 24 hours prior to the tests * Having no metal implants or hip/knee prosthesis * Not being pregnant Exclusion Criteria: * Scoring 19 or higher on the Beck Depression Inventory * Scoring higher than 15 on Beck Anxiety Scale * Being a professional athlete * Using mediation affecting the central nervous system * Alcohol consumption less than 24 hours prior to the test * Having metal implants or hip/knee prosthesis * Being pregnant
Where this trial is running
Istanbul
- Koç University Hospital — Istanbul, Turkey (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Ezgi Tuna Erdoğan — Koç University
- Study coordinator: Ezgi Tuna Erdoğan
- Email: ezerdogan@ku.edu.tr
- Phone: +90 533 643 47 49
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.