Brain zapping study seeks to tame stress

Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh are testing whether a short, non-invasive brain stimulation technique called continuous theta burst stimulation (cTBS) can alter emotional and physical responses to stress. Fifty-five healthy adults will receive both real and sham stimulation on separate visits, then perform tasks inside an MRI scanner. The goal is to see if targeting a specific brain region changes brain activity, heart rate, blood pressure, and feelings of stress.