Zapping the brain without surgery: could a new device improve memory?
NCT ID NCT07560904
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is testing whether a non-invasive electrical stimulation technique can improve working memory, attention, and thinking skills in healthy older adults and those with mild cognitive impairment. The stimulation targets deep brain structures without surgery, using special electrodes on the scalp. Researchers will use MRI scans to see how the brain responds, aiming to better understand memory problems and explore potential future treatments.
What this could mean
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Active substance
non-invasive electrical brain stimulation (transcranial temporal interference stimulation)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward a new, non-invasive way to improve memory and attention in older adults with mild cognitive impairment.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage study with only 70 participants, focused on understanding brain activity rather than proving a treatment works. The effects may be small or not translate to real-world benefits.
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CEITEC Masaryk University
RECRUITINGBrno, 612 00, Czechia
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