Brain stimulation for memory and thinking in healthy adults
This study tests a new, non-invasive brain stimulation method over two weeks to see if it improves memory and thinking in healthy young and older adults. It aims to help understand if this technique could benefit cognitive function.
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Who can take part
- You are between 21 and 30 years old, or between 60 and 75 years old
- You are right-handed
- You are a native English speaker
- You do not have a diagnosis of a mental health, mood, brain, or developmental disorder
- You have no metal implants in your chest or head, no epilepsy or seizures, and no recent head injury or surgery
- You are not prone to fainting and do not have sensitive skin or skin allergies
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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