Brain zaps tune up young Musicians' performance and calm nerves

NCT ID NCT06958081

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: Centro Universitário Augusto Motta Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a mild electrical brain stimulation technique called tDCS can improve musical performance and reduce stage anxiety in 24 young orchestra players aged 18-30. Participants receive either real or fake (sham) stimulation before playing a piece, and their performance is judged by experts. The goal is to see if this simple, non-invasive method can boost technical skill, expression, and stage presence.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a non-drug way to help musicians perform better and feel less anxious on stage.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early proof-of-concept study with only 24 participants, so results may not apply widely. The effects of tDCS are often subtle and may not lead to noticeable improvements.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety disorder social phobia

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

MUSICAL PERFORMANCE NEUROMODULATION PERFORMANCE ANXIETY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Centro Universitário Augusto Motta (UNISUAM)

Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, 21041-010, Brazil

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