Zapping the brain to sharpen memory: new hope for head injury survivors

NCT ID NCT04504630

First seen Jan 19, 2026 · Last updated Apr 29, 2026 · Updated 16 times

Summary

This study tested whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called HD-tDCS could improve memory in 26 older adults with mild memory problems and a history of traumatic brain injury. Participants received 10 sessions of stimulation to a brain area linked to memory. The goal was to see if this could boost their ability to learn and recall words and visual information, both right after treatment and three months later.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

    Dallas, Texas, 75390, United States

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