Can zapping your brain make you a guitar hero?

NCT ID NCT07202702

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 37 times

Summary

This study looks at whether a gentle brain stimulation technique called tDCS can improve how quickly people learn a complex two-handed video game task. About 52 healthy adults aged 18-45 will play Guitar Hero while receiving either real or fake (sham) stimulation. Researchers will measure game performance and how well skills are remembered the next day.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • National Institute for Fitness and Sport

    RECRUITING

    Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202, United States

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