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Brain zaps tune up young Musicians' performance and calm nerves

NCT ID NCT06958081

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

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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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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 24 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jun 2025

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 to 30 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Musicians aged 18 to 30 years. * Minimum of 3 years of orchestral performance experience. * Active participation in a stable orchestra or ensemble. * No history of neurological or psychiatric disorders. * Not currently using psychotropic medications or recreational drugs. * Willingness to participate in all study sessions. * Signed informed consent form. Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of metallic implants in the head (e.g., cranial pins, aneurysm clips). * Presence of implanted electronic devices (e.g., pacemaker). * History of epilepsy or seizures. * Prior experience with transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS). * Scalp dermatitis or lesions at the electrode placement sites. * Pregnancy.

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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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