Scientists scan brains of young and old to unlock memory secrets

NCT ID NCT07440017

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at how healthy young and older adults use their brains to make memory decisions. Participants will complete memory tasks while having an MRI scan. Researchers want to see if older adults rely more on combining past experiences to remember. The goal is to better understand how memory changes with age.

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Locations

  • University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

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    Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53211, United States

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