New brain zapping technique tested for safety in healthy volunteers

NCT ID NCT06868914

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 35 times

Summary

This early-stage study tests a new type of brain stimulation called high-density theta burst stimulation (hdTBS) in 35 healthy adults aged 22 to 60. The goal is to check if it is safe and to see how it affects brain activity compared to standard stimulation. Participants will have four visits over a month, receiving either real or sham stimulation while their muscle and brain responses are measured.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • National Institute on Drug Abuse

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21224, United States

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