Brain zaps tailored to you: new study tests lasting behavior change
NCT ID NCT07161505
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a personalized form of brain stimulation, called theta-burst stimulation (TBS), can cause lasting changes in how people approach or avoid situations. Researchers will use EEG to tailor the stimulation to each person's natural brain rhythms. The study involves 26 healthy adults and aims to see if a single session can alter behavior and brain activity.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- theta-burst stimulation (TBS) using a transcranial magnetic stimulation device
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a non-invasive way to adjust brain activity and behavior, potentially helping treat conditions like anxiety or depression.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early-stage study in healthy people, not patients. It only tests short-term effects, and the results may not apply to real-world treatments.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
RECRUITINGChicago, Illinois, 60611, United States
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