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Brain zapping study reveals how we process criticism

NCT ID NCT07406464

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looked at how a gentle electrical current applied to the brain (tDCS) changes the way healthy women process social criticism. 47 volunteers underwent brain scans while hearing critical, neutral, or praising comments. The goal was to understand brain activity and mood changes, not to treat any disease.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

47 people

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Started

Jul 2013

Finished

Mar 2014

Lead sponsor

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Ages

18 to 35 years

Sex

Female participants only

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Inclusion Criteria: * Female participants aged 18-35 years. * Right-handed, healthy volunteers. * No current or past psychiatric or neurological disorder as assessed by structured clinical interview (M.I.N.I.). * MRI-compatible (no metal implants, pacemaker, or contraindications for MRI scanning). * Not taking psychotropic medication. * Fluent in Dutch. * Provided written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Current or past major depressive episode or any other psychiatric disorder. * History of epilepsy or seizures in participant * History of neurological illness or neurosurgical intervention. * Pregnancy. * Claustrophobia or inability to tolerate MRI environment. * Metal implants or other MRI-incompatible devices. * Skin lesions or dermatological conditions at electrode sites. * Unstable medical condition. * Use of medication that could influence brain activity or mood.

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  • UZ Gent

    Ghent, Oost-Vlaanderen, 9000, Belgium

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