Could magnetic pulses to the brain ease IBS pain?
NCT ID NCT07345377
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study explores whether individualized transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) can improve symptoms in adults with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Participants receive 10 TMS sessions over two weeks, with brain scans and stool tests before and after to understand how the treatment affects brain-gut connections. The goal is to see if this non-invasive approach reduces pain and discomfort, and whether tests can predict who will benefit.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- individualized transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a non-invasive, drug-free treatment for irritable bowel syndrome that targets brain-gut connections.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early exploratory study with no control group, so results may not prove effectiveness. TMS is generally safe but can cause mild scalp discomfort or headache.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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The affiliated hospital of Hangzhou Normal University
Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310015, China
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