Brain zapping study reveals secrets of Self-Control
NCT ID NCT04247334
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how the brain controls impulses in 117 healthy young adults. Researchers used a mild brain stimulation technique to temporarily change brain activity and measured the effects with brain scans. The goal was to better understand the brain circuits involved in self-control, which could eventually lead to improved treatments for conditions like addiction, OCD, and ADHD.
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Butler Hospital
Providence, Rhode Island, 02906, United States