Brain zap trial aims to calm hearts in pregnancy loss anxiety

NCT ID NCT06968026

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study explores whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called rTMS can change heart activity in women who have had multiple pregnancy losses and also suffer from anxiety. Fifty-five women will receive six different intensities of stimulation while their heart rate is monitored. The goal is to find which intensity produces the most noticeable heart-rate response, which could inform future research on potential treatments.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could identify a stimulation intensity that produces a measurable heart-rate response, guiding future studies on whether rTMS might help reduce anxiety or cardiovascular risk in this group.

What could go wrong

This is a very early, small proof-of-concept trial with only 55 participants and no treatment outcome measured. It only looks at immediate heart changes, not long-term benefits or safety, so it may not lead to any practical treatment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety disorder generalized anxiety disorder habitual spontaneous abortion pregnancy loss, recurrent, 4 pregnancy loss, recurrent, susceptibility

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

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  • Central Hospital Affiliated to Shenyang Medical College

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    Shenyang, Liaoning, China

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  • Shenyang Jinghua Hospital

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    Shenyang, Liaoning, China, China

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  • The Second Affiliated Hospital of Shenyang Medical College

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    Shenyang, Liaoning, 110001, China

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