Brain stimulation study for healthy young adults
This study tests a new way to use mild electrical stimulation on the brain, which might help improve how the brain works. It is for healthy young adults who are right-handed and not taking certain medications.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 40 years old
- You are in good general health
- You are right-handed
- You have not consumed alcohol in the 48 hours before the study visit
- You are not taking any medications (except birth control pills) or, if you are on long-term medication for a non-brain condition (like inhalers), you are otherwise healthy and stable with no symptoms
- You do not have tightly coiled, curly, or voluminous hair (e.g., hair type 3, 4, or afro hair)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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