Brain stimulation to help thinking and social skills in cerebellar disease
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This trial tests a noninvasive brain stimulation method (tACS) to see if it can improve thinking, memory, and social abilities in people with cerebellar conditions. It may help if you have a cerebellar malformation or degenerative atrophy and are between 12 and 32 years old.
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Who can take part
- You have a condition limited to the cerebellum, like a malformation (confirmed by MRI) or degenerative atrophy lasting more than 6 months.
- You are between 12 and 32 years old.
- Your IQ is 50 or higher (for malformation) or 75 or higher (for atrophy).
- You do not have severe motor or vision problems, autism, or other major neurological or psychiatric disorders.
- You do not have any reason that would make it unsafe to use tACS (like metal implants or certain medical devices).
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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