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Brain Stimulation Effects on Cognitive Task Performance

Colorado State University · NCT05556655

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Key facts

Compensation
Not posted. Ask the study team before screening.
Who can join
Ages 18–65 · All sexes
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Study type
Interventional · Not applicable
Target enrollment
100
US sites recruiting
1
Study start
April 20, 2023
Record last updated
April 8, 2026

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What the study is about

The purpose of this study is to determine optimal task design parameters for the measurement of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) effects on cognition.

Being studied: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

Conditions: Cognitive Function

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

  • Right-handed
  • Fluent in English

Exclusion Criteria

  • History of seizures or epilepsy
  • Family history of epilepsy
  • Significant medical or neurological diagnoses
  • History of common headache or migraine
  • History of common or recent syncope
  • History of moderate/severe, multiple mild, or past 12 months head injury
  • History of psychiatric, psychological, or neurodevelopmental disorder
  • History of alcohol or recreational drug abuse or dependence
  • Current visual or hearing difficulties that interfere with cognitive testing
  • History of cochlear implants
  • Current pregnancy
  • History of metal in the head or neck (except braces and fillings)
  • Current non-removable piercings in the neck or head
  • History of implanted neurostimulator
  • History of cardiac pacemaker or intracardiac lines
  • History of medication infusion device
  • Current use of medications that increase the excitability of the brain
  • History of problems with TMS or MRI procedures
  • History of EEG for suspected epilepsy
  • Alcohol or recreational drug use in the 48 hours prior to TMS
  • Inadequate sleep in the 48 hours prior to TMS
  • Headache or feeling faint in the 24 hours prior to TMS.

Recruiting US locations

  • Colorado State University Department of Psychology

    Fort Collins, CO 80523

    Site contact: Michael L Thomas, PhD · 970-491-6820 · michael.l.thomas@colostate.edu

Study contacts (from the official record)

  • Michael Thomas, PhD · (970) 491-6820 · Michael.L.Thomas@colostate.edu
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