Home brain zapper tested for cancer fog

NCT ID NCT07112521

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Helsinki Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a home-use device that sends a mild electrical current to the brain can help breast cancer survivors with memory and attention problems (often called 'chemo brain'). Forty women who finished cancer treatment will use either the active device or a sham version for six weeks. Researchers will also check if being overweight changes how well the treatment works.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) device
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a safe, at-home way to improve memory and attention in breast cancer survivors struggling with 'chemo brain'.
What could go wrong: This is a small early-stage trial (40 people) testing a mild brain stimulation technique. The effect may be small or no better than placebo, and results may not apply to all survivors.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer Obesity obesity disorder Overweight

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

BREAST CANCER SURVIVOR OBESITY & OVERWEIGHT

Contacts and locations

Locations

Department of Psychology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Helsinki
RECRUITING

Helsinki, Uusimaa, 00200, Finland

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