Scientists zap brains to unlock secrets of social connection
NCT ID NCT07457567
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study at Yale University investigates how two people's brains synchronize during live face-to-face interactions. Researchers will use brain stimulation (TMS and tDCS) along with EEG and eye tracking to measure changes in brain activity and social behaviors. The goal is to better understand the neural basis of social interaction, which could inform future treatments for conditions like autism.
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) and Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could reveal how brain stimulation affects social brain synchronization, potentially guiding future therapies for social disorders.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study in healthy adults, so results may not apply to clinical populations. The outcomes are exploratory and may not lead to direct treatments.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Yale School of Medicine
RECRUITINGNew Haven, Connecticut, 06511, United States