Zapping the brain to save words: new hope for PPA?
NCT ID NCT07650188
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether mild electrical or sensory stimulation can improve short-term memory for words in people with primary progressive aphasia (PPA), a condition that slowly damages language areas of the brain. Twenty participants will receive real or fake stimulation while doing language tasks. The goal is to see if these safe, noninvasive methods can temporarily boost memory.
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Medical College of Wisconsin
RECRUITINGMilwaukee, Wisconsin, 53226, United States
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