Zapping the brain while in VR: a new hope for social skills?

NCT ID NCT07500103

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

Summary

This study tests a new way to help people with cerebellar diseases (either present from birth or developed later) improve their ability to predict others' actions and emotions. Sixty participants will undergo eight sessions of virtual reality training while receiving either real or fake (sham) brain stimulation. The goal is to see if this combination can boost social cognition and daily interactions.

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  • I.R.C.C.S. Fondazione Santa Lucia

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Roma, 00179, Italy

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  • IRCCS National Neurological Institute "C. Mondino" Foundation

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    Pavia, 27100, Italy

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