Scientists zap brains to uncover secrets of mental control

NCT ID NCT06919172

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Florida State University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This completed study tested how transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) changes brain activity and connections in areas linked to thinking and control. Fifty-nine healthy young adults received TMS while researchers measured brain responses with fMRI. The goal was to learn more about how these brain regions work together, not to treat any disease.

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)
What this could lead to: If successful, this research could help scientists understand how brain stimulation influences cognitive control, potentially guiding future therapies for attention or impulse disorders.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study in healthy volunteers, not a treatment trial. The findings may not translate to clinical populations or real-world benefits.

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TRANSCRANIAL MAGNETIC STIMULATION

Contacts and locations

Locations

FSU MRI Facility

Tallahassee, Florida, 32306, United States
Florida State University Psychology Department Building

Tallahassee, Florida, 32306, United States

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