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Neural Mechanisms of the Social Brain

Yale University · with National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) · NCT07457567

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Key facts

Compensation
Not posted. Ask the study team before screening.
Who can join
Ages 18+ · All sexes
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Study type
Interventional · Not applicable
Target enrollment
50
US sites recruiting
1
Study start
November 3, 2025
Record last updated
July 13, 2026

Status re-checked against ClinicalTrials.gov within the last 12 hours.

What the study is about

This study aims to understand the neural mechanisms that underlie synchronization of two brains during social interactions.

Being studied: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)

Conditions: Live Face Processing in Typically Developed Participants

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

-Self reported typically developed adults.

Exclusion Criteria

-No prior history of seizure activity. Self reported absence of recreational drugs at time of study.

Recruiting US locations

  • Yale School of Medicine

    New Haven, CT 06511

    Site contact: Joy Hirsch, PhD · 917-494-7768 · joy.hirsch@yale.edu

Study contacts (from the official record)

  • Joy Hirsch, PhD · 9174947768 · joy.hirsch@yale.edu
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