Brain Stimulation & Endurance Study
Who can participate in this study?
- Varsity athletes
- Ages 18-25
- Right-leg dominant
- No history of neurological or psychiatric disease
- No metal inside the head or body
- No injury to the lower extremity or back
- Not claustrophobic
- Not pregnant
- No history of psychiatric or neurological diseases
Participants will be compensated for their time. The research will take place at the Warren Stevens Athletic Centre and Toronto Neuroimaging Facility.
For more information, please contact kpe.tempolab@utoronto.ca.
About the Study
Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is a safe, non-invasive, painless technique that stimulates brain cells. This study investigates how endurance performance can be enhanced using tDCS by delivering small electric currents to stimulate the brain and measuring performance on a leg extension task.
Study Structure
- Four sessions (first session: 2 hours including up to a 30-minute MRI session, subsequent sessions: 1.5 hours each).
- Compensation: $15.00/hour for study sessions.