Zapping the brain to sharpen thinking in depressed seniors
NCT ID NCT05400512
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a gentle electrical current applied to the scalp (tDCS) could make computer-based brain training more effective for older adults with recurrent depression. Sixteen people aged 60 and older took part. The goal was to see if this combination improved memory, attention, and thinking skills.
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Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee, 37212, United States
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