Zapping the brain to fight forgetfulness: new hope for early dementia?

NCT ID NCT06668610

First seen May 05, 2026 · Last updated Jun 18, 2026 · Updated 8 times

Summary

This study tests whether a gentle, non-invasive brain stimulation technique (tDCS) combined with cognitive training can improve thinking skills and mood in people with mild cognitive impairment or early-stage dementia. Fifty participants will receive both real and placebo stimulation in two separate cycles, with memory, attention, and depression measured before and after each cycle. The goal is to see if this approach offers a safe, drug-free way to ease symptoms.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Department of Psychology, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli"

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    Caserta, Italy, 81100, Italy

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Alzheimer disease Cognitive Dysfunction dementia early-onset autosomal dominant Alzheimer disease frontotemporal dementia

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.