Clinical Research Directory
Browse clinical research sites, groups, and studies.
Non-invasive Nerve Stimulation and Cognitive Training to Improve Cognitive Performance in Healthy Older Adults
Sponsor: University of Florida
Summary
We need better tools to both enhance brain health and improve cognitive performance in healthy brain aging so that it can be delayed, reduced, or even reversed. The present proposal is designed to evaluate the pairing of cognitive training with a non-invasive neurostimulation technology that has shown promise in both increasing neuroplasticity and in enhancing cognitive performance, transcutaneous vagal nerve stimulation (tVNS).
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
65 Years - 90 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
7
Start Date
2020-11-17
Completion Date
2025-10-30
Last Updated
2025-05-01
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Transcutaneous vagal nerve stimulation (tVNS)
a non-invasive and safe technique that transiently enhances brain GABA and noradrenaline levels.
cognitive training
A program of regular mental activities purported to maintain or improve one's cognitive abilities.
Locations (2)
University of Arizona
Tucson, Arizona, United States
University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida, United States