Brain zapping gets a precision upgrade
NCT ID NCT06645613
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is testing a new method to deliver transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) more precisely to specific brain networks. Researchers will use MRI scans from 50 healthy adults to map brain connections, then apply TMS to targeted areas while measuring reaction times and brain activity with EEG. The goal is to see if this personalized targeting can improve performance on a computer task, which could eventually lead to better treatments for brain disorders.
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) device
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to more precise TMS targeting for treating brain disorders like depression or chronic pain.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage, small study in healthy volunteers only. The approach may not translate to patients or improve real-world outcomes.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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MGH at the Navy Yard
Charlestown, Massachusetts, 02129, United States
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