Clinical trials: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
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
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
Major Depressive Disorder
rTMS for Depressed Teens: A Sham-Controlled Trial, Part 1
This research proposal aims to better understand the neurobiology of depression in adolescents and how repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) may therapeutically impact brain function and mood.
- Trial name
- NCT01804270
- Testing
- Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Paul E. Croarkin
Healthy
Theta Burst Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation of Fronto-parietal Networks: Modulation by Mental State
The purpose of this study is to improve understanding of the way transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), a form of non-invasive brain stimulation, affects the brain.
- Trial name
- TMScogMod (NCT04010461)
- Testing
- TMS, n-back working memory task
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 53 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Chronic Pain
Effects of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Stimulus Controllability on Pain Perception
Although transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is now considered a minimal risk intervention, is approved for the treatment of depression, and is widely used around the world, little is known about mechanisms of action of…
- Trial name
- NCT01030133
- Testing
- Operator Role Real TMS, Receiver Role Real TMS, All Participants Operator Role
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Schizophrenia
TMS Enhancement of Visual Plasticity in Schizophrenia
The major goal is to determine if Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) enhances visual plasticity in schizophrenia. TMS sessions (sham/placebo and real TMS) will be conducted before two MRI scans with two weeks in-between to…
- Trial name
- NCT03220438
- Testing
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Maryland, Baltimore
Schizophrenia and Related Disorders
An Extension Protocol for Patients Who Previously Completed the TMS Pilot Study
This is an open-label extension study to continue to evaluate the safety, tolerability and efficacy of the Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) in subjects with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder who…
- Trial name
- NCT05526833
- Testing
- Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Primary Orthostatic Tremor
rTMS Therapy for Primary Orthostatic Tremor
Primary orthostatic tremor(POT) is a rare progressive functionally disabling tremor disorder. The characteristic features of POT are symptoms of unsteadiness in legs reported by patients when they are standing and improvement of…
- Trial name
- NCT02441985
- Testing
- Magstim RapidStim2, Fullerton Advanced Balance (FAB) Scale, Timed "Up & Go" Test (TUG) test
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
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
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Asperger Disorder
Neurocircuitry of Autism- fMRI and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Studies
This study uses functional brain imaging and noninvasive brain stimulation techniques to study the brain basis of developmental disorders like Autism Spectrum Disorder and Asperger Disorder.
- Conditions
- Autism Spectrum Disorder, Asperger Disorder, Pervasive Developmental Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT01553240
- Testing
- TMS and functional MRI (Magstim)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- New York State Psychiatric Institute
Tourette Syndrome
Combined CBIT and rTMS to Improve Tourette's Syndrome
The investigator will apply 16 sessions of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) over 4 consecutive days for adult patients suffering from Tourette's Syndrome.
- Trial name
- STOP-TIC (NCT04795908)
- Testing
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, Comprehensive behavioral intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Spinocerebellar Ataxia
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in Spino-Cerebellar Ataxia
Spinocerebellar Ataxia (SCA) refers to a family of genetic diseases that cause progressive problems with gait and balance, as well as other debilitating symptoms.
- Trial name
- TMS (NCT01975909)
- Testing
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Chronic Pain
rTMS for the Treatment of Chronic Pain in GW1 Veterans
This study was designed to evaluate the effect of repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) in the resolution of Chronic Pain.
- Trial name
- rTMS (NCT01608321)
- Testing
- rTMS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Attention Deficit Disorder
Network Control TMS fMRI
This study uses different types of functional magnetic resonance imagining (fMRI) to generate individual transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) targets.
- Conditions
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Attention Deficit Disorder, Working Memory
- Trial name
- NCT05736458
- Testing
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), High controllability TMS target
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 68 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Migraine
A Clinical Study Examining the Safety and Effectiveness of a New Medication (Keppra®) for the Prevention of Migraine Headaches
The study drug levetiracetam is FDA approved as an add-on medication in the treatment of partial onset seizures in adults with epilepsy. The trade name is Keppra®.
- Trial name
- NCT00203216
- Testing
- levetiracetam, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- Thomas Jefferson University
Spinal Cord Injuries
Non-invasive Cervical Electrical Stimulation for SCI
Most spinal cord injuries (SCI) are anatomically incomplete - some nerve circuits remain intact, even if the individual cannot feel or control them. Activating spared nerve circuits may improve functional recovery.
- Trial name
- NCT03414424
- Testing
- CES at rest, CES plus active hand or wrist movements
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bronx VA Medical Center
Nicotine Dependence
TMS-fMRI for Neural Pathway in Smokers
Cigarette smoking causes significant morbidity and mortality in the United States. Smoking cessation is difficult, with the average smoker attempting to quit five times before permanent success.
- Trial name
- NCT02665338
- Testing
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Xingbao Li
Major Depressive Disorder
Beat the Blues in Pregnancy Study - Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
The purpose of this study is to determine if repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) will alleviate symptoms of major depressive disorder (MDD) in pregnant women.
- Trial name
- TMS (NCT01492309)
- Testing
- Active Transcranial Magnetic Simulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Managing Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Related Headaches With Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
Persistent headache is one of the most common debilitating symptoms in military personnel suffering from mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI).
- Trial name
- NCT03314584
- Testing
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 179 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
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