Brain zap study probes how we remember new speech movements
NCT ID NCT04497428
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at how certain brain areas help us remember new ways of speaking. Researchers used a gentle brain stimulation technique to temporarily quiet parts of the brain involved in touch and hearing, right after people practiced altered speech sounds. The goal was to see if this would block the memory of the new speech pattern. The study was stopped early, so results are limited.
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McGill University
Montreal, Quebec, H3A1G1, Canada
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