Light stimulation's effect on brain waves in healthy older adults
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial tests if a special light (gamma light) can change brain wave patterns in healthy adults over 55. It aims to understand how light might help keep the brain sharp.
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Who can take part
- You are 55 years or older.
- You have normal thinking skills for your age and education level.
- You have no history of serious brain or mental health conditions like stroke, epilepsy, or depression.
- You are not taking medications that affect thinking, such as certain sleep aids or allergy drugs.
- You have normal vision (with or without glasses/contacts) and are not pregnant or planning pregnancy.
- You haven't joined a brain training study in the last 2 months.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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