TMS targeting anterior OFC networks for Healthy Subjects

Phase-Based Progress Estimates
1
Effectiveness
1
Safety
Northwestern University, Chicago, ILHealthy SubjectsReal transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) before conditioning - Device
Eligibility
18 - 40
All Sexes
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Study Summary

This triallooks at how an area of the brain affects how we make decisions.

Treatment Effectiveness

Study Objectives

2 Primary · 0 Secondary · Reporting Duration: 1 hour after intervention

1 hour after intervention
Behavior on devaluation task
Resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging

Trial Safety

Trial Design

2 Treatment Groups

TMS targeting anterior OFC networks
1 of 2
TMS targeting posterior OFC networks
1 of 2

Experimental Treatment

60 Total Participants · 2 Treatment Groups

Primary Treatment: TMS targeting anterior OFC networks · No Placebo Group · N/A

TMS targeting anterior OFC networksExperimental Group · 3 Interventions: Real transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) before conditioning, Sham transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), Real transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) before devaluation test · Intervention Types: Device, Device, Device
TMS targeting posterior OFC networksExperimental Group · 3 Interventions: Real transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) before conditioning, Sham transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), Real transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) before devaluation test · Intervention Types: Device, Device, Device
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Sham transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)
2021
N/A
~50

Trial Logistics

Trial Timeline

Screening: ~3 weeks
Treatment: Varies
Reporting: 1 hour after intervention

Who is running the clinical trial?

Northwestern UniversityLead Sponsor
1,475 Previous Clinical Trials
811,072 Total Patients Enrolled
Thorsten Kahnt, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorAssociate Professor
3 Previous Clinical Trials
117 Total Patients Enrolled
Christina Zelano, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorAssistant Professor
2 Previous Clinical Trials
88 Total Patients Enrolled

Eligibility Criteria

Age 18 - 40 · All Participants · 3 Total Inclusion Criteria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are there any available slots for participants in this trial?

"Affirmative. According to information hosted on clinicaltrials.gov, this medical trial is still recruiting participants after its initial posting date of July 18th 2022 and subsequent update from October 14th 2022. The research requires 60 subjects from a single center." - Anonymous Online Contributor

Unverified Answer

How many subjects are engaged in this investigation?

"Affirmative, according to clinicaltrials.gov the trial was launched on July 18th 2022 and recently updated as of October 14th 2022, with a goal to enroll 60 patients from one dedicated medical centre." - Anonymous Online Contributor

Unverified Answer

Does the research group accept minors for their trial?

"The parameters set for this study require that interested participants must be between 18 and 40 years of age. Conversely, there are 50 trials available for those under the age of majority and 371 specifically catered to individuals aged 65 or older." - Anonymous Online Contributor

Unverified Answer

Are the qualifications for this research project compatible with my profile?

"This trial is seeking approximately 60 individuals between 18 and 40 years of age with healthy bodies. Participants must satisfy these criteria to be accepted into this clinical research project." - Anonymous Online Contributor

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