Brain stimulation and heart health in older adults
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests whether a gentle brain stimulation technique (called tDCS) affects heart and blood vessel function in older adults. It might help improve heart health, and participation involves receiving the stimulation while your heart activity is monitored.
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Who can take part
- You can walk on your own, with or without a cane or walker.
- Your memory and thinking are normal for your age.
- You don't have a history of seizures or epilepsy.
- You don't have metal or electronic devices in your body, like a pacemaker.
- You haven't been hospitalized in the last 3 months.
- You're not taking certain medications, like blood thinners or hormones.
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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