The University Of Texas At Dallas
Clinical trials sponsored by The University Of Texas At Dallas, explained in plain language.
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Electric brain boost eases gulf war memory loss
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 real stimulation improved verbal retrieval and memory test sco…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The University of Texas at Dallas • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 17, 2026 01:47 UTC
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Brain zaps may unlock stuck words after head injury
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a gentle, low-level electric stimulation to the brain (called tDCS) to see if it could help people with a past traumatic brain injury find words more easily. Fourteen adults with long-standing word-finding problems received either real or fake (sham) stimulation…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The University of Texas at Dallas • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 16, 2026 12:52 UTC
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Zapping the brain to find lost words: small study shows promise for TBI patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a gentle electric current applied to a memory-related brain area could improve word-finding in civilians who had a traumatic brain injury at least a year ago. Five participants received both real and fake stimulation to compare effects. The goal was to s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The University of Texas at Dallas • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 19:02 UTC