Effect of Transcranial Alternative Current Stimulation at Alpha Frequency (α-tACS) on Stressed Healthy Subjects

Plain-language summary

This study looks at the effect of transcranial alternating current stimulation applied at the alpha frequency in healthy people under stress, compared with sham (placebo) stimulation. It enrolls healthy right-handed men and women aged 18-45 who have no psychiatric disorder. The study does not use a phase designation and is currently recruiting participants.

The summary above is a plain-language rendering of the official record. The original English title is shown for reference.

Trial details

Phase

Not Applicable

Status

Recruiting

Sponsor

Hôpital le Vinatier

Intervention

Transcranial alternative current stimulation (tACS) at alpha frequency, Sham stimulation

Start date

1/24/2024

Estimated completion

2/1/2028

Countries

France

Related genes

Locations

• Bron, France

Eligibility criteria

Criteria are reproduced from the ClinicalTrials.gov record in the original English. Only the trial team can determine eligibility.

Inclusion Criteria:

* Right-handed Men and Women aged between 18 and 45
* If woman, hormonal contraception required
* Having given their written informed consent
* Affiliated with a social security scheme
* French speakers and readers

Exclusion Criteria:

* Contraindication to the exposure to exposure to tACS
* Current psychiatric disorder as classified in the DSM-5
* Regular intake of any psychotropic drug or Beta Blocker
* Recent exposure to a traumatic event
* Any debilitating condition making the experimental procedure not feasible
* Pregnancy