Can magnetic pulses sharpen aging brains? new trial aims to find out.
NCT ID NCT05460468
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study uses a noninvasive technique called transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to try to improve working memory in healthy older adults and people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Researchers will use brain scans to personalize the stimulation and measure its effects on memory tasks and brain activity. The goal is to learn whether this approach can reliably enhance memory and guide future treatments.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward a noninvasive brain stimulation treatment to boost memory in older adults and those with mild cognitive impairment.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage study focused on understanding brain networks, not a proven treatment. The approach may not translate into lasting memory benefits.
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Duke University Hospital
RECRUITINGDurham, North Carolina, 27710, United States
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