Can tailored magnetic pulses quiet a concussed brain?
NCT ID NCT06999304
First seen Jul 22, 2026 · Last updated Jul 23, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether a personalized form of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) can ease persistent headaches and other symptoms after a mild traumatic brain injury. Researchers will use each participant's brain scan to target the specific networks linked to their most bothersome symptoms. The study enrolls 20 adults who have had a mild concussion in the past month to year and still experience a high burden of symptoms.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- a device that delivers magnetic pulses to specific brain regions, personalized based on each person's brain scan
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this approach could lead to a personalized, non-invasive treatment for persistent post-concussion symptoms that currently have no standard therapy.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small early-stage trial focused on developing the method, not proving it works. The personalized targeting approach may not be feasible for all participants, and the treatment itself may cause discomfort or rare side effects like seizure.
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Conditions
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Locations
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HealthPartners Neuroscience Center
Saint Paul, Minnesota, 55130, United States
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