Scientists zap brains to uncover how we follow eyes and arrows

NCT ID NCT07592559

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study used a mild brain stimulation technique called tDCS to see how the orbitofrontal cortex (a part of the brain behind the eyes) helps us process cues like someone's gaze or an arrow. Sixty healthy adults completed tasks where they responded to these cues after receiving either real or fake stimulation. The goal was to understand basic brain function, not to treat any disease.

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Active substance
transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS)

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  • School of Foreign Languages, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China

    Chengdu, Sichuan, 611731, China

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