Brain zaps at the right moment may change how you approach or avoid
NCT ID NCT05416138
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether delivering magnetic pulses to the brain at specific moments in your brain's natural rhythm can influence how quickly you approach or avoid things. 26 healthy adults received brain stimulation while doing a computer task. The goal was to see if the timing of the pulse (at the peak or trough of a brain wave) changes reaction times.
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) timed to brain wave peaks or troughs
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help us understand how brain rhythms influence decision-making and behavior, potentially guiding future treatments for mental health conditions.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early-stage study in healthy adults, not a treatment trial. The results may not apply to real-world behavior or clinical populations.
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University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55455, United States