Shock therapy at home? new study hopes to restore speech in dementia patients
NCT ID NCT07260253
First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated Jun 17, 2026 · Updated 23 times
Summary
This study tests whether combining a gentle brain stimulation device (tDCS) with online speech therapy can help adults with primary progressive aphasia, a language disorder often caused by Alzheimer's. About 80 participants will receive either real or fake stimulation during virtual therapy sessions. The goal is to see if the real stimulation improves word-finding and communication confidence.
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UCSF Memory and Aging Cener
RECRUITINGSan Francisco, California, 94158, United States
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University of Texas
RECRUITINGAustin, Texas, 78712, United States
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