Could a gentle brain zap speed up concussion recovery in kids?
NCT ID NCT05762796
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a gentle brain stimulation technique called tDCS can improve motor and thinking skills in children aged 10-15 who have had a mild concussion. Ten participants will receive tDCS and be evaluated with balance, coordination, and brain imaging tests. The goal is to see if this safe, non-invasive method can help restore communication between brain areas affected by injury.
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 safe, non-drug way to help children recover from concussion symptoms like balance and thinking problems.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small early study (10 participants) testing a device, not a drug. It may not show clear benefits, and results may not apply to all children with concussion.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ghazala Saleem
RECRUITINGBuffalo, New York, 14214, United States
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