Brain zaps and guitar hero: study tests learning boost
NCT ID NCT07202702
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 12, 2026 · Updated 41 times
Summary
This study looked at whether a mild electrical brain stimulation called tDCS can help people learn a complex hand-coordination video game (Guitar Hero) faster. Healthy adults aged 18-45 played the game while receiving either real or fake (sham) stimulation. The goal was to see if the stimulation improved skill learning and memory overnight.
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National Institute for Fitness and Sport
Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202, United States
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