Ear zaps may sharpen your brain – but only in some people?

NCT ID NCT07256080

First seen Jan 10, 2026 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 21 times

Summary

This study tests whether a mild electrical pulse on the ear (taVNS) can temporarily improve attention, memory, and thinking speed in 60 healthy adults aged 18-30. Each person will try both the real stimulation and a fake (sham) version to see if there's a real effect. The study also looks at whether men and women respond differently.

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