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Neuromodulation

Brain Stimulation for Stress (NUMBER Trial)

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Waitlist Available
Led By Thomas E Kraynak, PhD
Research Sponsored by University of Pittsburgh
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Must have
Age 30 to 50
Be between 18 and 65 years old
Must not have
Use of more than 2 non-insulin medications for diabetes on a regular basis
Regular use of specific medications within the past 14 days
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 30-60 mins post-stimulation
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial is testing whether using a non-invasive brain stimulation technique will change how people respond to stress. Healthy participants will do tasks in an MRI machine, then receive brain stimulation in two sessions - one

Who is the study for?
This trial is for healthy individuals interested in how brain stimulation might affect their emotional response to stress. Participants should be willing to undergo MRI scans and two sessions of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), one active and one sham.
What is being tested?
The study tests the effects of a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called continuous theta burst stimulation on managing stress and anxiety. It involves comparing active TMS with a placebo-like 'sham' version while participants complete tasks during an MRI scan.
What are the potential side effects?
Side effects from TMS may include discomfort at the stimulation site, headache, lightheadedness, or seizures; however, these are generally rare. The 'sham' procedure has minimal risks as it mimics actual treatment without delivering the stimulus.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am between 30 and 50 years old.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:
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I regularly take more than 2 non-insulin diabetes medications.
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I have been taking certain medications regularly for the last 14 days.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~30-60 mins post-stimulation
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 30-60 mins post-stimulation for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Change in arousal during stress
Change in perceived control during stress
Change in valence during stress
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Secondary study objectives
Dorsal anterior cingulate cortex (dACC) resting cerebral blood flow (rCBF)

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Sham then ActiveExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
In this arm, participants will first undergo sham theta burst stimulation (cTBS) at the first visit and then undergo active cTBS in the second visit.
Group II: Active then ShamExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
In this arm, participants will first undergo active theta burst stimulation (cTBS) at the first visit and then undergo sham cTBS in the second visit.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of PittsburghLead Sponsor
1,789 Previous Clinical Trials
16,359,568 Total Patients Enrolled
25 Trials studying Anxiety
12,928 Patients Enrolled for Anxiety
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)NIH
2,918 Previous Clinical Trials
2,739,910 Total Patients Enrolled
91 Trials studying Anxiety
41,905 Patients Enrolled for Anxiety
Thomas E Kraynak, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Pittsburgh
~37 spots leftby Jul 2028
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