Could magnetic pulses sharpen memory in early Alzheimer's?
NCT ID NCT04042532
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called theta-burst stimulation (TBS) can improve cognitive function in people diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer's disease (before age 65). Seventy participants will receive TBS to a specific brain area, and researchers will measure changes in memory and thinking tests immediately after and four weeks later. The goal is to find a safe, drug-free way to ease symptoms in this younger patient group.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
theta-burst stimulation (TBS) device
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a non-drug option to temporarily boost memory and thinking in younger people with Alzheimer's.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study without a placebo group, so results may not be conclusive. The effects may be short-lived or not work for everyone.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Taoyuan, Guishan, 333, Taiwan