Electricity and games: a new hope for aging brains?
NCT ID NCT07527273
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests if combining a gentle electrical brain stimulation (tDCS) with computer-based memory games can improve thinking and memory in adults over 60 with recurrent depression. Participants will be assigned to one of three groups to compare different combinations of active or placebo stimulation and specific or general cognitive training. The goal is to see which approach best boosts brain function and daily thinking skills.
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Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee, 37212, United States
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