Memory boost? exercise plus brain stimulation shows promise
NCT ID NCT03670615
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 30 times
Summary
This pilot study tested whether combining exercise with a gentle brain stimulation technique called tDCS could improve memory in 60 older adults with mild cognitive impairment or Alzheimer's disease. Participants exercised and received either real or sham brain stimulation. The goal was to see if the combo helps word recall and recognition.
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Locations
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Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Toronto, Ontario, M3H0A7, Canada
What this could mean
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Active substance
transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) and exercise
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a non-drug way to help memory in people with early Alzheimer's or mild cognitive impairment.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study (60 people) with no phase, so results are very early. The memory benefits may be small or not last long, and tDCS can cause mild scalp discomfort.
Conditions
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