Comparison of the effectiveness of direct transcranial direct current stimulation(tDCS) and computer cognitive rehabilitation(cCRT) and Combination of tDCS with cCRT on the executive functions of Shiraz Univesrity college students addicted to social networks
comparing
the effectiveness of transcranial direct current stimulation(tDCS) and computerized
cognitive rehabilitation(cCRT) and the combined rehabilitation of tDCS and cCRT
on the executive functions of students addicted to social networks
Design
The clinical trial is a semi-experimental type and the design of this research is a pre-test-post-test type with a control group and the research sample also includes 64 students who will be selected by voluntary available sampling method.
Settings and conduct
After the sampling by the published announcement, the pre-test will be implemented on the sample group and the interventions will be applied in the cognitive laboratory of Shiraz University on the experimental sample group according to the predetermined protocol. Nothing will be done on the sample group and finally, the post-test will be taken after the last intervention session.
Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria
Having an addiction to virtual social networks
The minimum age is 18 years and the maximum age is 50 years
Familiarity with using a computer
Being healthy in terms of vision, hearing and movement abilities to complete the instructions and
Use of computer
Absence of open wounds on the scalp
Absence of heart diseases, heart battery and history of seizures and epilepsy
Absence of more than two sessions
Unwillingness to continue rehabilitation
Having severe mental or physical disorders
Simultaneous participation in other rehabilitation programs
Intervention groups
This research includes 3 experimental groups (group one: transcranial direct current stimulation rehabilitation, group two:
computerized
cognitive rehabilitation rehabilitation and group three: combined tDCS rehabilitation with cCRT) and 1 control group
It will be inactive that the assignment of people in these 4 groups will be done randomly.
Main outcome variables
executive functions
General information
Reason for update
Acronym
IRCT registration information
IRCT registration number:IRCT20230103057038N1
Registration date:2023-05-18, 1402/02/28
Registration timing:prospective
Last update:2023-05-18, 1402/02/28
Update count:0
Registration date
2023-05-18, 1402/02/28
Registrant information
Name
Seyedeh Sara Farajzadeh
Name of organization / entity
Shiraz University
Country
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Phone
+98 44 3366 9086
Email address
sarafarajzadeh@hafez.shirazu.ac.ir
Recruitment status
Recruitment complete
Funding source
Expected recruitment start date
2023-06-10, 1402/03/20
Expected recruitment end date
2023-07-11, 1402/04/20
Actual recruitment start date
empty
Actual recruitment end date
empty
Trial completion date
empty
Scientific title
Comparison of the effectiveness of direct transcranial direct current stimulation(tDCS) and computer cognitive rehabilitation(cCRT) and Combination of tDCS with cCRT on the executive functions of Shiraz Univesrity college students addicted to social networks
Public title
Comparison of the effectiveness of direct transcranial direct current stimulation and computer cognitive rehabilitation and Combination of tDCS with cCRT on the executive functions of students addicted to social networks
Purpose
Supportive
Inclusion/Exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria:
being addicted to social networks
being a student
The minimum age should be 18 years and the maximum age should be 50 years old
being familiar with the basics of computers
Exclusion criteria:
Having an open wound on the scalp
Having heart diseases, heart battery and a history of seizures and epilepsy and severe mental illnesses
Suffering from visual, hearing and movement disabilities to complete the instructions and use the computer
Age
From 18 years old to 45 years old
Gender
Both
Phase
N/A
Groups that have been masked
No information
Sample size
Target sample size:
80
Randomization (investigator's opinion)
Randomized
Randomization description
64 sample people will be classified into 4 groups by simple random method (3 groups of tDCS, cCRT and a combination of these two and 1 control group), the randomization will be done in such a way that the names of the sample people will be written on papers and placed in the container. Then people will be randomly entered into each group by choosing their names from the container.
Is the source of funding the same sponsor organization/entity?
Yes
Title of funding source
Shiraz University
Proportion provided by this source
100
Public or private sector
Public
Domestic or foreign origin
Domestic
Category of foreign source of funding
empty
Country of origin
Type of organization providing the funding
Academic
Person responsible for general inquiries
Contact
Name of organization / entity
Shiraz University
Full name of responsible person
Seyedeh Sara Farajzadeh
Position
دانشجو
Latest degree
Bachelor
Other areas of specialty/work
Psychology
Street address
No.45, tarighat St, Saadi 2 Ave
City
Urmia
Province
Fars
Postal code
5715167345
Phone
+98 44 3366 9086
Fax
Email
sarafarajzadeh@hafez.shirazu.ac.ir
Person responsible for scientific inquiries
Contact
Name of organization / entity
Shiraz University
Full name of responsible person
Seyedeh Sara Farajzadeh
Position
دانشجو
Latest degree
Bachelor
Other areas of specialty/work
Psychology
Street address
No.45, tarighat St, Saadi 2 Ave, Urmia
City
Urmia
Province
Fars
Postal code
5715167345
Phone
+98 44 3366 9086
Fax
Email
sarafarajzadeh@hafez.shirazu.ac.ir
Person responsible for updating data
Contact
Name of organization / entity
Shiraz University
Full name of responsible person
Seyedeh Sara Farajzadeh
Position
دانشجو
Latest degree
Bachelor
Other areas of specialty/work
Psychology
Street address
No.45, tarighat St, Saadi 2 Ave, Urmia
City
Urmia
Province
Fars
Postal code
5715167345
Phone
+98 44 3366 9086
Fax
Email
sarafarajzadeh@hafez.shirazu.ac.ir
Sharing plan
Deidentified Individual Participant Data Set (IPD)
No - There is not a plan to make this available
Justification/reason for indecision/not sharing IPD
There is no further information
Study Protocol
Yes - There is a plan to make this available
Statistical Analysis Plan
Undecided - It is not yet known if there will be a plan to make this available
Informed Consent Form
Yes - There is a plan to make this available
Clinical Study Report
Yes - There is a plan to make this available
Analytic Code
Undecided - It is not yet known if there will be a plan to make this available
Data Dictionary
Undecided - It is not yet known if there will be a plan to make this available
Title and more details about the data/document
The protocol, consent form and the results report will be published 6 months after the publication of the article
When the data will become available and for how long
6 months after the publication of the article - from 1402
To whom data/document is available
Researchers working in academic institutions
Under which criteria data/document could be used
1- Mentioning the author's name and referring to her
2- Failure to conduct researchs that are very similar to this research
3- Using documents after the article is published
From where data/document is obtainable
email:sarafrj.1996@gmail.com
What processes are involved for a request to access data/document
Send an email to the author and explain the necessity of requesting documents and a summary of the research