Effects of Brain Stimulation During Daytime Nap on Memory Consolidation in Younger, Healthy Subjects
Information source: Charite University, Berlin, Germany
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Condition(s) targeted: Healthy Subjects
Intervention: brain stimulation (Device); no stimulation (Device)
Phase: N/A
Status: Completed
Sponsored by: Charite University, Berlin, Germany Official(s) and/or principal investigator(s): Agnes Flöel, Professor, Principal Investigator, Affiliation: Charite Universitätsmedizin Berlin - Neurologie
Summary
The beneficial effect of daytime sleep on memory consolidation has been shown in young,
healthy subjects. Especially, periods rich in slow-wave sleep (SWS) have shown a memory
enhancing effect on hippocampus-dependent declarative memory. Slow oscillatory activity
typically occuring during SWS has been implicated in the consolidation effect. In this study
we investigate if the consolidation effect can be amplified by the application of a weak
transcranial oscillatory electric current within the frequency range of SWS in humans
(0,7-0,8 Hz) during daytime SWS.
Clinical Details
Official title: Impact of Transcranial Slow Oscillating Stimulation on Memory Consolidation During Daytime Slow Wave Sleep in Younger, Healthy Subjects
Study design: Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Crossover Assignment, Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator), Primary Purpose: Treatment
Primary outcome: Retention of declarative memories after 0.75 Hz stimulation during SWS, vs after sham stimulation during SWS
Secondary outcome: Amount of Slow wave Sleep2. sleep spindles 3. EEG-correlates 4. further memory systems
Eligibility
Minimum age: 18 Years.
Maximum age: 35 Years.
Gender(s): Both.
Criteria:
Inclusion Criteria:
- healthy Subjects
- unobtrusive, neuropsychological screening
- age: 18-35 years
- right handed
Exclusion Criteria:
- untreated severe internal or psychiatric diseases
- epilepsy
- other severe neurological diseases eg., previous major stroke, brain tumour
- contraindications to MRI
Locations and Contacts
Charite CCM Neurologie Berlin, Berlin 10117, Germany
Additional Information
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Starting date: October 2013
Last updated: January 19, 2015
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