About this trial
The goal of this study is to learn about the effect of applying transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation (tVNS) during motor training on motor learning in older adults. The main question it aims to answer is whether applying tVNS after successful motor trials (post-success tVNS) will facilitate the rate of motor learning. Participants will be randomly assigned to tVNS or sham group and receive tVNS or sham, respectively, at the outer ear during finger control training sessions. Finger control performance will be tested before and after the training sessions without outer ear stimulation.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
65-84 years old across all races, genders, and ethnicities.
Right-handed
Physically and cognitively healthy
Disqualifiers
Younger than 65 years old or older than 84 years old
Current or history of cardiac disease
Have an implanted device such as a neurostimulator or cochlear implant
Current or history of tympanic membrane perforation
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- tVNS stimulation
- Sham stimulation
Treatment groups
Sponsors and collaborators
Georgia Institute of Technology
Lead sponsor
University of Florida
Collaborator