Materials
Name | Company | Catalog Number | Comments |
Mini-CT transcranial direct current stimulation device | Soterix | Device to deliver direct current stimultion in a remote manner | |
Study Kit | Provided to participant with all required setup items - device, headset, sponge pockets, pre-filled syringes, Kleenex, handheld mirro, spare batteries | ||
Laptop | Provided to allow secure video conferecing during device setup and headset placement | ||
Instruction Manual | Transcription of instructional video and detailed instructions for protocol |
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