Safety and Acute Effects of tDCS on Musical Performance in Adolescent Musicians
NCT: NCT07826923 · NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Brief Summary
This randomized, sham-controlled proof-of-concept study aims to investigate the safety, tolerability, and acute effects of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on musical performance in adolescent instrumentalists and singers aged 12 to 16 years. Twenty-four participants will be randomly assigned to active or sham tDCS. Active stimulation will consist of 2.0 mA anodal tDCS applied for 30 minutes using 5 × 7 cm electrodes positioned over FCz and Fp2. Participants will perform the same previously learned musical piece or excerpt before stimulation, immediately after stimulation, and two hours after stimulation. Musical performances will be evaluated by blinded expert raters using a standardized performance rubric. Safety and tolerability will be monitored using a structured symptom checklist and predefined stopping criteria. Self-rated performance, nervousness, confidence, blinding, and protocol feasibility will also be explored.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Safety and Acute Effects of tDCS on Musical Performance in Adolescent Musicians?
Safety and Acute Effects of tDCS on Musical Performance in Adolescent Musicians is a clinical trial registered under NCT07826923. Current status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING.
What is the status of NCT07826923?
The current status of NCT07826923 (Safety and Acute Effects of tDCS on Musical Performance in Adolescent Musicians) is: NOT_YET_RECRUITING.
When did Safety and Acute Effects of tDCS on Musical Performance in Adolescent Musicians start?
Safety and Acute Effects of tDCS on Musical Performance in Adolescent Musicians started on 2026-10-01.
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