Accepted for/Published in: JMIR Research Protocols
Date Submitted: Jan 9, 2022
Date Accepted: Aug 6, 2022
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ASSOCIATION OF TRANSCRANIAL DIRECT CURRENT STIMULATION AND NEUROFEEDBACK, IN THE DECLARATIONAL MEMORY AND CEREBRAL ARTERIAL FLOW IN UNIVERSITY YOUNG PEOPLE - A RANDOMIZED, DOUBLE-BLIND AND CONTROLLED STUDY PROTOCOL
ABSTRACT
Background:
The performance of a task depends on ongoing brain activity which can be influenced by attention, excitement or motivation. Scientific studies confirm that mindfulness leads to better performance, health and well-being. However, these cognitive efficiency modulating factors are nonspecific, can be difficult to control, and are not suitable to specifically facilitate neural processing.
Objective:
The aim of the present study is to evaluate the effects of tDCS associated with Neurofeedback on declarative memory and cerebral blood flow in university students.
Methods:
In this work, we will use Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS), a low-cost physical resource, easy to apply and few adverse effects, associated with a Neurofeedback resource. This, in turn, has been shown to be a training program capable of improving working memory function.
Results:
The trial began in December 2021 and we are currently performing the statistical analysis for the secondary outcomes.
Conclusions:
We believe that the resources used in this study can help improve some aspects of declarative memory, since learning and memory processes modify the brain. Strategies to enhance the acquisition, storage and use of information must be able to sensitize (motivate) and involve volunteers in the learning process, thus clarifying their role Clinical Trial: https://ensaiosclinicos.gov.br/rg/RBR-4m5j4s
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