Brain zaps boost word recall in TBI survivors: small study shows promise
NCT ID NCT06840808
First seen Jan 10, 2026 · Last updated May 21, 2026 · Updated 15 times
Summary
This study tested whether a low-level electric stimulation technique called tDCS could help people with chronic traumatic brain injury (TBI) recall words more easily. Fourteen civilians with TBI and word-finding difficulties received either real or fake (sham) stimulation to a brain area involved in memory. The goal was to see if the stimulation improved verbal retrieval, measured through word and naming tests.
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The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, Texas, 75080, United States
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