Scientists use brain implants to watch TMS in action
NCT ID NCT07518745
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study uses special electrodes placed inside the brain to directly measure how transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) affects neural activity. Ten adult patients who already have these electrodes for medical reasons will receive single TMS pulses. The goal is to see if TMS can trigger responses in deep brain networks, helping researchers understand brain connectivity and how TMS might be used to treat conditions like depression or epilepsy.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Single pulse transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help researchers understand how TMS affects deep brain networks, potentially improving treatments for neurological and psychiatric conditions.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early-stage study with only 10 participants, focused on measuring brain activity rather than treating a disease. Results may not apply to broader populations.
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Locations
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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19107, United States