Modulation of Visual-Spatial Learning in Healthy Older Adults by tDCS

Modulation of Visual-Spatial Learning in Healthy Older Adults by Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation - Proof of Principle and Mechanisms

The aim of this study is to investigate whether a combination of intensive training of visual-spatial abilities (LOCATO task) with anodal transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) leads to an improvement of learning and memory in healthy older adults and to examine the underlying neuronal mechanism.

Inclusion Criteria (old healthy controls):

• right handedness
• unobtrusive neuropsychological screening
• age: 50-90 years

Exclusion Criteria:

• severe internal or psychiatric disease
• epilepsy
• other severe neurological diseases, e.g. previous major stroke or brain tumor
• DMS-IV manifest dementia
• contraindication for MRT (claustrophobia, metallic implants, tattoos)