Clinical trials: rTMS Stimulation
Depression
An Evaluation of Safety and Feasibility Using Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) in Adolescents With Depression
The objective of this investigation is to examine the safety and feasibility of a series of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) treatments (10 Hertz [Hz]; Left Dorsolateral Prefrontal Cortex), with a Neuronetics…
- Trial name
- NCT00587639
- Testing
- rTMS Treatment
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
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)
Spasmodic Dysphonia, Laryngeal Dystonia
rTMS in Spasmodic Dysphonia
Focal dystonia is a neurological movement disorder characterized by excessive involuntary muscle contractions of any body part. Spasmodic dysphonia (SD) is a type of focal dystonia characterized by excessive contraction of…
- Trial name
- NCT02957942
- Testing
- 1Hz repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Epilepsy
fMRI Guided TMS Enhancement of Associative Memory Networks
This is a randomized, single-blinded, controlled phase 1 study to demonstrate feasibility and explore the neurophysiologic and clinical effects of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) interventions in epilepsy…
- Trial name
- NCT02749422
- Testing
- MagStim RapidStim2
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- NYU Langone Health
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
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)