Electric brain stimulation tested for memory loss in seniors

NCT ID NCT05998031

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Florida Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study is testing whether a mild electrical current applied to the scalp (tDCS) can improve working memory in older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Researchers will compare the effects of real tDCS versus a sham (fake) version in 110 participants aged 60-95. The goal is to understand how tDCS affects brain activity and memory, not to provide a treatment.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a non-drug way to boost memory in people with mild cognitive impairment.
What could go wrong: This is an early mechanistic study, not a treatment trial. It may not show clear memory benefits, and any effects might be small or temporary.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Cognitive Dysfunction

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

COGNITIVE DECLINE COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT

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Locations

University of Florida
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Gainesville, Florida, 32610, United States

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