Could a zapping cap boost brain function in a rare dementia?
NCT ID NCT07191327
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 05, 2026 · Updated 21 times
Summary
This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called HD-tDCS can improve visual and thinking abilities in people with posterior cortical atrophy (PCA), a rare dementia that affects vision. Fifty participants will receive either real or sham stimulation over 4 days, with an optional long-term phase. The goal is to see if this treatment can ease symptoms and improve brain network function.
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University of Michigan
RECRUITINGAnn Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States
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