Accepted for/Published in: JMIR Research Protocols
Date Submitted: Jan 9, 2022
Date Accepted: Aug 6, 2022
Association of transcranial direct current stimulation current and neurofeedback with the declarational memory and cerebral arterial flow in college 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. Discussion: 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.
Results:
In July 2022, we signed up 15 volunteers. Our protocol is scheduled to start in August 2022.
Conclusions:
As the main output of this study, it will provide preliminary results on the benefits of using the direct current neurostimulation and neurofeedback tools on the volunteers being analyzed. Clinical Trial: Brazilian Registry of Clinical Trials:RBR-7zs8b5 / (https://ensaiosclinicos.gov.br/rg/RBR-7zs8b5)
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