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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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Speech speech disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • McGill University

    Montreal, Quebec, H3A1G1, Canada