Faster brain zaps may boost brain power, study finds

NCT ID NCT07431697

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a new type of brain stimulation called high-gamma iTBS in 22 healthy adults. The goal was to see if it could increase brain activity more than the standard method. Using brain scans and muscle measurements, the researchers found that the new method produced stronger and more consistent effects. This is early research that may help develop better treatments for brain disorders in the future.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Intermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS) using transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)

What this could lead to

If this works, it could point toward more effective ways to stimulate the brain for treating conditions like depression or stroke recovery.

What could go wrong

This was a small, early study in healthy volunteers, not patients. The results may not apply to people with brain disorders, and the technique needs much more testing.

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Locations

  • Campus Biotech

    Geneva, Canton of Geneva, 1202, Switzerland