Brain zaps boost language in dementia patients?
NCT ID NCT04046991
First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 20 times
Summary
This study tested a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tDCS combined with language therapy in 76 adults with primary progressive aphasia (PPA), a condition that slowly destroys language abilities. Participants received either real or fake stimulation over 10 sessions, and their language skills were tested right after and 3 months later. The goal was to see if the treatment could improve speaking ability and to understand how the brain changes with PPA.
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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
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