Zapping the brain while meditating: a new hope for memory loss?
NCT ID NCT06633952
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This pilot study tests whether combining a gentle, noninvasive brain stimulation technique (tACS) with digital meditation can improve thinking skills and well-being in older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). About 90 adults aged 60-85 with MCI will participate. The goal is to see if this combination is feasible and can speed up cognitive gains.
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University of California San Francisco
San Francisco, California, 94158, United States
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