Brain zapping study seeks to tame stress
NCT ID NCT06603064
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
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.
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Active substance
continuous theta burst stimulation (cTBS)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could reveal how brain stimulation might be used to help people manage stress and anxiety in the future.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study in healthy volunteers, not patients. It only tests immediate effects, not long-term benefits or real-world stress reduction.
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University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
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