Brain zaps for bipolar: can TMS tame emotional turmoil?
NCT ID NCT03622749
First seen Mar 06, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 7 times
Summary
This small pilot study tested whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called TMS could help people with bipolar disorder improve their emotion regulation. Nineteen participants, including those with bipolar disorder and healthy controls, completed behavioral tasks measuring emotional control. The study aimed to see if TMS could improve reaction times during emotional challenges, but results are preliminary and more research is needed.
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Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging
Charlestown, Massachusetts, 02129, United States
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