Scientists scan brains of young and old to uncover memory secrets

NCT ID NCT07440017

First seen Mar 05, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 7 times

Summary

This study looks at how healthy young adults (ages 18-30) and older adults (ages 65-80) make memory decisions. Participants will do memory tasks inside an MRI scanner so researchers can measure brain activity. The goal is to understand if older adults rely more on combining past experiences when remembering. No treatments or medications are involved.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

    Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53211, United States

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