Zapping the brain to find lost words: new hope for TBI patients
NCT ID NCT06840808
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a gentle electric current (tDCS) on the brain to see if it could help people with a past traumatic brain injury find words more easily. Fourteen adults with long-term word-finding problems took part. They received either real or fake stimulation while doing memory and language tests. The goal was to see if the real stimulation improved their ability to recall words.
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The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, Texas, 75080, United States
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