Clinical trials: rTMS
Non-invasive Neuromodulation in Healthy Subjects
Mechanisms of Non-Invasive Neuromodulation Interventions: Influence on Human Neurochemistry and Functional Connectivity
The aim of this project is to increase our understanding of how two different protocols of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), inhibitory (1 Hz) and excitatory (5 Hz), applied over the primary motor cortex of the…
- Trial name
- NCT02677740
- Testing
- Inhibitory rTMS (1 Hz), Excitatory rTMS (5 Hz)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Healthy Volunteers
Establishing Functional Biomarkers for Spaced Theta-Burst Stimulation
The investigators plan to use functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) methods to assess brain changes following spaced theta burst stimulation (TBS), a new form of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), in 10…
- Trial name
- NCT03687892
- Testing
- continuous Theta Burst Stimulation, intermittent Theta Burst Stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 37 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Cognition, Stress Reaction
rTMS to Enhance Cognitive Performance and Promote Resilience
The purpose of this study is to determine the most effective dose of brief, non-invasive brain stimulation (repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation, rTMS) for improving cognitive functions such as attention and memory as…
- Trial name
- NCT04123496
- Testing
- rTMS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Tinnitus
Regulating Homeostatic Plasticity and the Physiological Response to rTMS
This device-study includes a pilot, physiological investigation of normal human subjects. The aim is to determine how existing non-invasive neuromodulation devices affect brain circuitry as measured by EEG recording.
- Trial name
- NCT03309696
- Testing
- active tDCS and active rTMS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Arkansas
Healthy
Metaplasticity Experimental Design and Comparison of Motor Outcome Measure Sensitivity to Change
The overall objective is to validate the methodology of a metaplasticity experimental design by assessing change in motor excitability after administration of priming transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) followed by…
- Trial name
- NCT03304262
- Testing
- rTMS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of New Mexico
Spinal Cord Injury, Spinal Cord Injury Cervical
Neuromodulation After Spinal Cord Injury to Improve Limb Function
The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Rehabilitation Sciences is looking for adult volunteers with and without spinal cord injuries for a study on hand movement.
- Trial name
- NCT06815601
- Testing
- rTMS, Motor training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- State University of New York at Buffalo
Amygdala Activation
Effects of Connectivity-based rTMS and State-Dependency on Amygdala Activation
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a highly debilitating disease with response rates to pharmacological treatment rarely exceeding 60%.
- Trial name
- ConnecTMS (NCT03746405)
- Testing
- repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Nicotine Dependence
Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) for Nicotine Addiction
Cigarette smoking remains a significant public health concern. A magnetic field applied to the outside of the skull can produce electrical activity in the brain without significant pain or the need for anesthesia.
- Trial name
- rTMS (NCT02401672)
- Testing
- Transcranial magnetic stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Healthy Volunteer
Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Equipment Testing and Pilot Study
Background: Brain stimulation called repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) may help people quit drugs. Researchers want to study how it works in healthy people first.
- Trial name
- NCT02231892
- Testing
- TMS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 104 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Novel Treatment of Emotional Dysfunction in Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
The objective will be to determine if adding repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation prior to Cognitive Processing Therapy significantly enhances recovery from hyperarousal symptoms in individuals with combat related post…
- Trial name
- NCT01391832
- Testing
- Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS), Cognitive Processing Therapy, Repetitive Transcranial Magnet Stimulation (rTMS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 103 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas at Dallas
Major Depressive Disorder, Depression
Brain Imaging of rTMS Treatment for Depression
The overarching goal of this research program is to elucidate causal and directional neural network- level abnormalities in depression, and how they are modulated by an individually-tailored, circuit-directed intervention.
- Trial name
- NCT01829165
- Testing
- rTMS Treatment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 85 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Healthy Participants
Brain Stimulation and Visually-guided Navigation
This study investigates the neural mechanisms causally involved in how people navigate through their immediately visible environment (e.g., walking around one's bedroom flawlessly and effortlessly, not bumping into the walls or…
- Trial name
- NCT04961645
- Testing
- Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS), Computer-based Test, Behavioral-based Test
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Normal Behavioral Patterns
Modulating the Hippocampal and Striatal Memory Networks With rTMS
Background: People have 2 memory systems. One helps them learn skills and the other helps them learn facts. Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) uses electric currents to activate brain cells.
- Trial name
- NCT03994120
- Testing
- RTMS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Schizophrenia
Effect of Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation on Resting State Brain Activity in Schizophrenia
This study compares the efficacy of low and high frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) as a means of treating subjects with schizophrenia. Magnetic pulses delivered over the scalp cause brain activity.
- Trial name
- NCT01620086
- Testing
- Active Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation 1 Hz, Active Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation 10 Hz, Active control site Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation at 1Hz
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Arkansas
To Healthy Volunteer, Virtual Lesions for Aphasia
Effects of Navigated Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation According to Post-stroke Aphasia Types
Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation induced virtual lesions for aphasia.
- Trial name
- NCT01877161
- Testing
- Repetitive magnetic stimulation to superior temporal gyrus, Repetitive magnetic stimulation to middle temporal gyrus
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Seoul National University Bundang Hospital
Schizophrenia
Cerebellar rTMS for the Treatment of Schizophrenic Patients
The primary aim of this protocol is to determine whether the use of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) over vermis of the cerebellum may be safe and therapeutically effective in patients with schizophrenia.
- Trial name
- NCT01072617
- Testing
- Transcranial magnetic stimulation via MagPro x100 device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Traumatic Brain Injury
Functional Connectivity as a Biomarker of rTMS
Background: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) damages the connections between brain cells. This can lead to problems like memory loss.
- Trial name
- NCT03050801
- Testing
- rTMS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 68 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Human Brain Activity
Effects of rTMS on Human Brain Activity Measured With fMRI
This project investigates the effects of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) on neural circuits as a function of spatiotemporal parameters and brain state in order to better understand why the method works and how…
- Trial name
- NCT03259568
- Testing
- Repetitive TMS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Anxiety, Fear
Effect of rTMS on Anxiety
Given the overall lack of treatment adherence/efficacy, side effects of drugs, and the substantial burden of anxiety disorders on the individual and on the national healthcare system, there is a critical need for mechanistic…
- Conditions
- Anxiety, Fear, Anxiety and Fear
- Trial name
- NCT03993509
- Testing
- rTMS to the right dlPFC
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 68 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Dystonia, Tremor
Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) for Dystonia and Tremor
The study will include subjects diagnosed with Dystonic Tremor (DT), Essential Tremor (ET), and healthy controls in the age range of 21-80 years. Electroencephalography (EEG) will be used as the primary outcome measure.
- Trial name
- NCT04299087
- Testing
- repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS), Control group
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Florida