Nerve stimulation to improve memory in older adults
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a gentle electrical stimulation of a nerve in the neck (called the vagus nerve) can improve memory in healthy younger and older adults. It may help show if this treatment could support brain health as we age.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 18 and 30 years old, or between 65 and 80 years old
- You need normal or corrected vision (glasses or contacts are fine)
- You must speak English fluently
- You must not be pregnant
- You must not have any memory loss symptoms or conditions that affect thinking, and you cannot be taking medications that change how you think
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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