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Brain zaps may boost motor learning, study hints

NCT ID NCT05947279

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a gentle, non-invasive brain stimulation can improve how people adapt their movements. Sixty healthy right-handed adults aged 18-40 will receive stimulation to specific brain areas while performing reaching tasks. The goal is to understand how the brain controls motor learning, which could eventually help design better physical therapy for people with movement disorders.

What this could mean

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Active substance
non-invasive neural stimulation (transcranial direct current stimulation or similar)
What this could lead to
If successful, this research could point toward better rehabilitation techniques for people with movement problems after stroke or injury.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study in healthy volunteers, not patients. It measures short-term changes in movement, not long-term benefits. Results may not apply to real-world therapy.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 60 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Apr 2024

Expected to finish

Aug 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 40 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Right-handed as determined by the short-form Edinburgh Handedness Inventory * Between the ages of 18 and 40 Exclusion Criteria: * Mixed- or left-handed as determined by the short-form Edinburgh Handedness Inventory * Self-reported history of any of the following: Seizure and/or diagnosis of epilepsy Fainting spells Concussion with loss of consciousness Ringing in the ears (tinnitus) Cochlear implants Migraines Diagnosed psychological or neurological condition Metal in the scalp * Any previous adverse reaction to a brain stimulation technique * Any previous adverse reaction to 3D virtual reality environments (i.e. 'cybersickness') * Possibility of being currently pregnant (for females only) * Current open head wound or skin condition of the scalp * Current implanted device(s) (i.e. cardiac pacemaker)

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Conditions

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cerebellar disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Cerebellum Motor adaptation and generalization Posterior parietal cortex

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Richmond, Virginia, 23219, United States

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