Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Hormonal Modulation in Healthy Women
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
The purpose of this research is to establish whether non-invasive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), can affect modulation of hormones such: Luteinizing Hormone (LH) and Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH).
The hypothesis is that applying TMS to the Dorsolateral Prefrontal Cortex with specific pulse patterns, mimicking endogenous Gonodotropin-Releasing Hormone (GnRH) pulses that are known to stimulate LH secretion may modulate hormonal levels.
Who Is on the Research Team?
Marom Bikson, PhD
Principal Investigator
The City College of New York
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for healthy women aged 22-40 with regular menstrual cycles, specifically in the luteal phase at the time of their visit. It's not suitable for those who don't meet these specific age and menstrual cycle criteria.Inclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) or sham intervention to assess hormonal modulation
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in serum LH and FSH levels and affect post-intervention
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
Trial Overview
The study tests if Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) can influence hormone levels like Luteinizing Hormone (LH) when applied to a part of the brain called the Dorsolateral Prefrontal Cortex using special pulse patterns.
How Is the Trial Designed?
2
Treatment groups
Active Control
Placebo Group
Transcranial magnetic stimulation of the expected dose will occur
No transcranial magnetic stimulation of the expected dose will be applied
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
The City College of New York
Lead Sponsor
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