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rTMS for Neuroenhancement

rTMS for Neuroenhancement

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22-70 years
All
Phase N/A

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Overview

The purpose of this pilot study is to evaluate the effects of Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) on Sleep Quality, Mood and Memory.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Male or female, 22 to 70 years of age
  • Freely provides written informed consent
  • In good general health, as ascertained by medical history
  • If female, not breastfeeding, no known or suspected pregnancy, a status of nonchildbearing potential or use of an acceptable form of birth control
  • If subject is in menopausal transition, the subject must be stabilized on hormonal treatment.
  • Subject scored a 2 or higher on PHQ-9 sleep related question (#3), OR subject scored 2 or more on at least 2 QIDS-SR sleep related questions (#'s 1-4)
  • If subject is on any psychiatric or sleep medication, dose must be stable for two weeks prior to enrollment and remain stable throughout the trial.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Subject satisfies any one or more of the contraindications for TMS Therapy per current treatment guidelines as determined by the PI.
  • History of head trauma associated with loss of consciousness or diagnosed as concussion.
  • History of fainting, syncope, hearing problems or ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
  • Has any metallic implant(s) in or near the head (e.g., pacemaker, defibrillator, neurostimulator, etc.) including any splinters, fragments, clips, etc.
  • Has an implanted stimulator device (including device leads) in or near the head.

    (e.g. deep brain stimulator, cochlear implant, vagus nerve stimulator.)

  • Has medication infusion device.
  • Subjects with any prior TMS or MRI complications which, in the opinion of the investigator, might interfere with safety, study participation, or which might confound data interpretation,
  • Current diagnosis of a Substance Use Disorder (Abuse or Dependence, as defined by DSM-IV-TR), with the exception of nicotine dependence.
  • Current diagnosis or known history of neurologic or neuropsychiatric disease (e.g., epilepsy, convulsion, seizure)
  • Has a clinically significant abnormality on the screening examination that might affect safety, study participation, or confound interpretation of study results.
  • Participation in any clinical trial with an investigational drug or device within the past month or concurrent with study participation.

Study details
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NCT06214871

Gerrish MedEsthetics

29 January 2024

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