Clinical trials: rTMS Stimulation
Mild Cognitive Impairment
Plasticity Using Stimulation and Habit: A Pilot Open-label rTMS Study for MCI
The goal of this pilot study is to determine whether a high-dose form of non-invasive brain stimulation is a promising and safe treatment for Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI).
- Trial name
- PUSH-Pilot (NCT04503096)
- Testing
- High-dose accelerated rTMS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
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
Nicotine Dependence
A Controlled Laboratory Study of the Effects on Cue-Induced Craving in Dependent Smokers
The purpose of this study is to investigate the use of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) to block craving for cigarettes in smokers.
- Trial name
- rTMS (NCT00901459)
- Testing
- Active rTMS Condition, rTMS Location Control Condition, rTMS Frequency Control Condition
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Alcohol Use Disorder
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for the Treatment of Veterans With Alcohol Use Disorders
At least 60% of Veterans with an alcohol use disorder will relapse within 6 months of treatment, irrespective of the type of treatment they receive.
- Trial name
- NCT03191266
- Testing
- Active rTMS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 49 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Cocaine Use Disorder, Methamphetamine Abuse
rTMS for Stimulant Use Disorders
The purpose of the study is to determine feasibility of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) for individuals with moderate to severe cocaine or methamphetamine use disorder (CUD/MUD).
- Conditions
- Cocaine Use Disorder, Methamphetamine Abuse, Cocaine Dependence, Methamphetamine Dependence
- Trial name
- CTN-0108 (NCT04907357)
- Testing
- rTMS
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 129 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Stroke
Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Use in Acute Stroke
When a certain area of the brain is injured, like in stroke, several events occur. One side of the body may become weak. This weakness is called hemiparesis and it may create difficulty in performing tasks like writing, eating…
- Trial name
- NCT01922986
- Testing
- active rTMS, conventional stroke therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
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
Depression
The Antidepressive Effect of rTMS as add-on to ECT
The aim of the present study is to investigate in which degree low frequency right prefrontal rTMS used ad add-on may potentiate the antidepressant effect of unilateral ECT and accelerate remission .
- Trial name
- TMS (NCT02123485)
- Testing
- Low frequency (1 hz) rTMS, as add-on to ECT
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- University of Aarhus
Tinnitus
Effect of rTMS on Resting State Brain Activity in Tinnitus
One out of every five people experiences tinnitus (a ringing, buzzing, or roaring sound in the ear) ranging from mild to severe impairment.
- Trial name
- NCT00926237
- Testing
- Active 1 Hz rTMS - Active repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation delivered at 1 Hz frequency, Active 10 Hz rTMS - active repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation delivered at 10 Hz frequency
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 58 people
- Sponsor
- University of Arkansas
Depersonalization Disorder
Treatment of Depersonalization Disorder With Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the clinical efficacy of transcranial magnetic stimulation in the treatment of Depersonalization Disorder (DPD).
- Trial name
- TMS (NCT00529217)
- Testing
- Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- New York State Psychiatric Institute
Cancer in Remission (Any Type or Stage), Depression
Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in Cancer Patients With Depression and Anxiety
Cancer is a leading cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide. In addition, cancer is associated with high rates of depression and anxiety among its sufferers, and cancer patients with depression usually have worse treatment…
- Conditions
- Cancer in Remission (Any Type or Stage), Depression, Anxiety
- Trial name
- rTMSinCP (NCT01701284)
- Testing
- Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder
Treatment of Negative Symptoms of Schizophrenia With Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
This study will test whether repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is helpful in treating negative symptoms and social deficits of schizophrenia.
- Trial name
- NCT00517075
- Testing
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- New York State Psychiatric Institute
Aphasia
TMS in Aphasia Recovery
Stroke often causes substantial problems in speaking or understanding speech. Treatments for these problems are currently very limited.
- Trial name
- NCT04777214
- Testing
- Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Stroke
Non-invasive Brain Stimulation (NIBS) and Dual-task Walking After Stroke
The study aims to identify neural locus critical for dual-task walking (walking and talking) in individuals with stroke. To achieve this aim, the investigators apply repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) to…
- Trial name
- NCT03442868
- Testing
- high frequency rTMS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Texas Woman's University
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
rTMS Pilot for Anxiety
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and tolerability of 1 Hz parietal stimulation in anxiety. Our approach will be to administer 1 week of open-label accelerated 1 Hz parietal rTMS (5 days, 8 sessions/day, 600…
- Trial name
- NCT05306977
- Testing
- Open-label accelerated 1 Hz repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Hemiparesis, Stroke
A Brain Centered Neuroengineering Approach for Motor Recovery After Stroke: Combined rTMS and BCI Training
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the combination of low frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) and motor-imagery-based brain computer interface (BCI) training is effective for enhancing…
- Trial name
- NCT02132520
- Testing
- rTMS, BCI Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
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
Phobia
TMS Augmented Exposure Therapy
This study investigates the beneficial effects of prefrontal brain stimulation (with a facilitating TMS protocol) before exposure therapy in acrophobic patients. The two exposure sessions were realized in virtual reality.
- Trial name
- BEAT (NCT02223767)
- Testing
- Experimental: Verum TMS
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 47 people
- Sponsor
- Wuerzburg University Hospital
Tourette Syndrome
Response Inhibition in Tourette Syndrome
Tics are the hallmark symptoms in Tourette Syndrome. Patients with Tourette Syndrome have difficulties controlling unwanted movements.
- Trial name
- NCT03628703
- Testing
- Repetitive TMS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Spasticity
Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) Treatment of Post-Stroke Spasticity
Spasticity is a common complication of stroke affecting quality of life. Spasticity involves exaggerated stretch reflexes that create stiffness in muscles with associated loss of motion and functional control.
- Trial name
- NCT02268461
- Testing
- repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota