Zapping the brain to save memory: new hope for Alzheimer's prevention?
NCT ID NCT04583215
First seen Apr 12, 2026 · Last updated May 24, 2026 · Updated 5 times
Summary
This study tests a non-invasive brain stimulation technique to improve memory and thinking in 150 older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), a condition that often leads to Alzheimer's. The goal is to strengthen brain connections in the frontal lobe to help people compensate for memory loss and potentially delay or prevent Alzheimer's. Participants receive brain stimulation and complete memory tests over the study period.
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Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Toronto, Ontario, M6J 1H4, Canada
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