Can math training rewire Kids' brains? stanford launches new study
NCT ID NCT05201534
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study from Stanford University is looking at how a 6-week math training program changes brain activity and thinking skills in children with math learning disabilities (dyscalculia). About 180 children aged 6-12 will do math problems on a tablet at home and get weekly one-on-one coaching. Researchers will use brain scans and tests to see if the training improves number skills and alters brain patterns. The goal is to understand why some children struggle with math and how best to help them.
What this could mean
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Active substance
tablet-based math and cognitive training with weekly one-to-one coaching
What this could lead to
If successful, this study could reveal how the brain changes with math training, pointing toward more effective interventions for children with math learning disabilities.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage, observational study focused on understanding brain mechanisms, not testing a treatment. Results may not directly lead to new therapies.
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Stanford Cognitive and Systems Neuroscience Laboratory
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