Zapping the brain to unlock reward learning secrets
NCT ID NCT06323057
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called TMS can alter brain signals related to reward processing. Researchers will apply TMS to the frontal cortex of 28 healthy adults while they perform decision-making tasks. The goal is to see if TMS can increase or decrease a specific brain wave linked to how we respond to rewards, and whether this affects learning and choices.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help researchers understand how to influence reward-related brain activity, potentially informing future treatments for conditions like addiction or depression.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study in healthy volunteers, so results may not apply to clinical populations. TMS may cause mild discomfort or headache, but serious risks are rare.
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Rutgers University - Newark
RECRUITINGNewark, New Jersey, 07102, United States
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