Brain zapping while thinking: a smarter way to boost the mind?

NCT ID NCT05962385

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 25 times

Summary

This study tested whether brain stimulation works better when a person is actively thinking or doing a task. Fifty-one healthy adults received transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) while either solving a cognitive problem or doing a perceptual task. The researchers measured brain activity with EEG right after to see if the stimulation had a stronger effect.

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Locations

  • University of Minnesota

    Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55455, United States

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