The University Of Texas At Dallas
Clinical trials sponsored by The University Of Texas At Dallas, explained in plain language.
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Zapping the brain to find lost words: new hope for TBI patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a gentle electric current (tDCS) on the brain to see if it could help people with a past traumatic brain injury find words more easily. Fourteen adults with long-term word-finding problems took part. They received either real or fake stimulation while doing memo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The University of Texas at Dallas • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Zapping the brain to find lost words: tiny study tests tDCS for TBI
Symptom relief CompletedThis small study tested whether a gentle electric current applied to the scalp (tDCS) could improve word-finding in 5 civilians who had a traumatic brain injury more than a year ago. Participants received both real and sham stimulation to see if the real treatment boosted verbal …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The University of Texas at Dallas • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Electric zaps to the brain may help veterans remember words
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a safe, noninvasive treatment for memory and word-finding problems in Gulf War veterans. 93 veterans received either real or fake (sham) brain stimulation over 10 sessions. The goal was to see if the stimulation improved their ability to recall words and speak m…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The University of Texas at Dallas • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC