Brain stimulation study for younger and older adults
This trial uses a gentle brain stimulation technique called tDCS to see how it affects how people process information. It may help researchers understand brain function in healthy younger and older adults.
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Who can take part
- You are between 20 and 40 years old, or between 60 and 80 years old
- You have normal or corrected vision and hearing
- You are right-handed
- You do not have any neurological or psychiatric disorders
- You are not pregnant
- You do not have metal implants or a pacemaker
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