Brain zaps may alter emotional perception, study hints
NCT ID NCT07191275
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called TMS can change how people perceive and remember emotional pictures. 33 healthy adults will receive TMS over specific brain areas and then rate emotional images. The goal is to understand how TMS affects emotional processing, which could inform future treatments for mental health 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 it works, this could point toward a non-invasive way to influence emotional memory, potentially helping with conditions like PTSD or anxiety.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase study in healthy volunteers, so results may not apply to patients. TMS is generally safe but can cause mild discomfort or headache.
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Locations
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University of Basel, Division of Cognitive Neuroscience
RECRUITINGBasel, Canton of Basel-City, 4055, Switzerland
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