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Could a zappy headband boost your memory? new trial tests brain stimulation for mild cognitive decline

NCT ID NCT07519798

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Symptom relief Sponsor: Shanghai University of Sport Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called transcranial temporal interferential stimulation (tTIS) can improve thinking, memory, and the ability to walk while doing another task in older adults with mild cognitive impairment. Forty participants aged 60-80 will receive either active or sham stimulation over several sessions. The goal is to see if this approach can sharpen cognitive function and change brain activity, offering a potential drug-free option for managing early memory decline.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
Transcranial temporal interferential electrical stimulation (tTIS) - a non-invasive brain stimulation device
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a non-drug way to boost memory and daily function in people with mild cognitive impairment.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 40 people. The effects may be small or not last, and the stimulation might cause temporary discomfort.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Cognitive Dysfunction

As listed by the trial registrant

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

MILD COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT (MCI)

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Shanghai University of Sport

    Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200438, China

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