Zap your brain to find your words? small study tests electric boost for TBI patients

NCT ID NCT05408975

First seen Feb 02, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 16 times

Summary

This study tested whether a gentle electric current applied to a memory-related brain area can improve word-finding in civilians who had a traumatic brain injury at least a year ago. Five adults with ongoing word retrieval problems received both real and fake stimulation in a controlled setting. The goal was to see if the stimulation improved performance on naming and fluency tests, and to explore which factors might predict a better response.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The University of Texas at Dallas

    Dallas, Texas, 75235, United States

  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

    Dallas, Texas, 75390, United States

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