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Could magnetic pulses to the brain help mothers bond better?

NCT ID NCT06743724

Disease control Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study investigates whether repeated transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) can improve maternal care in mothers who score low on a caregiving scale. Participants receive either real or sham rTMS to a brain region linked to caregiving, while brain scans track changes. The goal is to see if this non-invasive technique can enhance nurturing behaviors and emotional responses.

What this could mean

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Active substance
repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS)
What this could lead to
If effective, rTMS could offer a non-drug treatment to help mothers with impaired caregiving abilities, potentially improving mother-child bonding.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 45 participants. The sham control group may show similar effects, and results may not apply to all mothers.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

45 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jun 2024

Finished

Apr 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 to 45 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy mothers. * Aged between 18 and 45 years. * No pharmacological treatment (excluding emergency treatment) for at least 2 weeks prior to the start of treatment; cannot be enrolled in other clinical trials simultaneously. * Voluntarily sign the informed consent form and willingly participate in the clinical study. Exclusion Criteria: * Age below 18 years or above 45 years. * Unmarried, nulliparous women. * Individuals with severe liver, kidney, hematological diseases, cardiovascular diseases, or other conditions that significantly affect cognitive function. * Participants with a clear history of organic diseases, or systemic conditions such as diabetes, hyperthyroidism, etc. * Participants undergoing other treatments or taking medications that may interfere with the outcome assessment. * Pregnant women, breastfeeding women, or women within six months postpartum. * Individuals with severe needle phobia, metal allergies, or allergic conditions, or those with a cardiac pacemaker. * Participants who do not comply with random group assignment or have unstable tendencies such as poor adherence. * Individuals currently participating in other research studies. * Individuals unwilling to sign the informed consent form.

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Functional magnetic resonance imaging Maternal care patterns Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (RTMS)

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University

    Suzhou, China, 215006, China

  • The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University

    Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215006, China

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