Zapping the brain to boost memory in Alzheimer's?

NCT ID NCT07543094

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Symptom relief Sponsor: Ruijin Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests a new, non-invasive brain stimulation technique called Temporal Interference Stimulation (TIS) in 40 people with early-stage Alzheimer's. Participants receive either real or sham stimulation for 2 weeks. Researchers will check if it improves thinking and memory right after treatment and 12 weeks later.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Temporal Interference Stimulation (TIS) via a non-invasive brain stimulator (NervioX)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a safe, non-drug way to temporarily boost memory and thinking in early Alzheimer's.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early-stage trial with only 40 people. The treatment is short (2 weeks) and may not produce lasting benefits. It's also unclear if results will apply to a broader population.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Alzheimer disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ALZHEIMER DISEASE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Ruijin Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 2000025, China

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