Scientists zap brains to unravel mystery of psychogenic movement disorders

NCT ID NCT03233399

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: NYU Langone Health Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study uses non-invasive brain stimulation (TMS or tDCS) to explore how the brain creates the intention to move. Researchers will compare healthy volunteers and people with psychogenic movement disorders or non-epileptic seizures. The goal is to better understand these conditions, not to treat them directly.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) or transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide insights that help develop future treatments for psychogenic movement disorders.
What could go wrong: This is a very early, small study (30 participants) focused on understanding brain activity, not testing a treatment. Results may not lead directly to new therapies.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

epilepsy psychogenic movement disorders visual epilepsy

As listed by the trial registrant

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

PSYCHOGENIC MOVEMENT DISORDER SEIZURE DISORDER SEIZURES

Contacts and locations

Locations

New York University School of Medicine
RECRUITING

New York, New York, 10016, United States

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