Virtual Reality Exercise and Brain Stimulation for Thinking Skills
This study tests whether combining immersive virtual reality exercise games with a mild electrical brain stimulation technique (transcranial direct current stimulation) can improve thinking and planning abilities in healthy older adults aged 60–70. The goal is to see if this combination helps preserve or sharpen mental sharpness.
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Who can take part
- You are between 60 and 70 years old
- You are right-handed (as determined by a standard handedness test)
- You have normal overall thinking and memory (scored 26 or higher on a cognitive screening test)
- You do not have a history of stroke, brain infection, or neurological diseases like Alzheimer's
- You do not have metal implants like pacemakers or cochlear implants
- You have not had brain stimulation or structured exercise training in the past 6 months
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