Brain zaps reveal how hormones shape your Brain's flexibility
NCT ID NCT07180654
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This pilot study at the University of Pennsylvania uses transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to measure how menstrual cycle hormones influence brain plasticity in healthy young adults. Researchers will compare brain responses between females at different cycle phases and males over the same time points. The goal is to understand sex differences in brain adaptability, which may inform future research on neurological conditions.
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 study could help scientists understand how hormones influence brain adaptability, potentially guiding future treatments for neurological conditions.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage pilot study focused on healthy volunteers, not patients. It measures brain activity, not treatment effects, so direct medical benefits are unlikely.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Pennsylvania
RECRUITINGPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
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