Scientists chill brains to uncover secrets of brain plasticity

NCT ID NCT02363296

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 08, 2026 · Updated 28 times

Summary

This study looked at how cooling the scalp and timing brain stimulation with brain waves can change brain activity. Healthy adults wore a cooling cap or received magnetic pulses while their brain waves and muscle responses were measured. The goal was to better understand how the brain adapts, not to treat any disease.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

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