Nap-Time brain boost: study tests gentle stimulation for sharper aging minds
NCT ID NCT06938672
First seen May 12, 2026 · Last updated Jun 02, 2026 · Updated 4 times
Summary
This study looked at whether a short, painless brain stimulation technique called tDCS, given before an afternoon nap, can improve sleep patterns linked to memory and thinking in healthy adults aged 60 and older. Twelve participants completed computer tasks, received either real or fake tDCS, and took a monitored nap. Researchers measured sleep brain activity and tested memory and attention after the nap to see if the stimulation helped.
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Northumbria University
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8ST, United Kingdom
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