Brain zapping study hints at new way to strengthen breathing
NCT ID NCT01548586
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 15, 2026 · Updated 34 times
Summary
This early study tested whether a painless, non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tDCS could change the brain's control over the diaphragm, the main breathing muscle. Twelve healthy men received three types of stimulation (positive, negative, and fake) while researchers measured the brain's signals to the diaphragm. The goal was to see if this method works in healthy people before testing it in patients with breathing weakness.
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Hôpitaux Universitaires Paris Ile de France Ouest - Hôpital Raymond poincaré
Garches, Île-de-France Region, 92380, France
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