Table 1.
Participants' characteristics.
| Variable | Anodal tDCS group (n = 12) | Sham tDCS group (n = 12) | 95% CI | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 23.9 (1.3) | 23.5 (1.4) | −0.7, 1.5 | 0.799 |
| Sex, male/female (number) | 6/6 | 6/6 | NA | 0.658 |
| Height (cm) | 165.6 (9.0) | 165.3 (8.6) | −7.2, 7.7 | 0.916 |
| Weight (kg) | 57.8 (10.3) | 56.6 (10.4) | −7.6, 9.8 | 0.870 |
| Body mass index (kg/m2) | 20.9 (2.1) | 20.5 (1.9) | −1.3, 2.1 | 0.255 |
| KNEE EXTENSOR TORQUE (Nm) AT BASELINE | ||||
| Intervention side | 155.9 (45.3) | 164.1 (54.7) | −50.8, 34.3 | 0.700 |
| Non-intervention side | 162.9 (56.0) | 159.6 (53.0) | −42.9, 49.4 | 0.331 |
| KNEE FLEXOR TORQUE (Nm) AT BASELINE | ||||
| Intervention side | 81.5 (30.3) | 78.0 (29.8) | −22.0, 28.9 | 0.634 |
| Non-intervention side | 81.8 (27.9) | 86.3 (25.8) | −27.2, 18.3 | 0.676 |
Data are presented as the mean ± standard deviation. 95% CI = 95% confidence interval of the difference between the means (anodal group—sham group), tDCS, transcranial direct current stimulation; NA, not applicable.