Brain zaps tune up young Musicians' performance and calm nerves
NCT ID NCT06958081
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
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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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Centro Universitário Augusto Motta (UNISUAM)
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, 21041-010, Brazil