Brain zapping study reveals how we process criticism

NCT ID NCT07406464

First seen Feb 16, 2026 · Last updated Jun 08, 2026 · Updated 22 times

Summary

This study looked at how a gentle electrical current applied to the brain (tDCS) changes the way healthy women process social criticism. 47 volunteers underwent brain scans while hearing critical, neutral, or praising comments. The goal was to understand brain activity and mood changes, not to treat any disease.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • UZ Gent

    Ghent, Oost-Vlaanderen, 9000, Belgium

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