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Cerebellar Stimulation and Cognitive Control

Cerebellar Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and Cognitive Control

Who can join

As published by the study on ClinicalTrials.gov. "Not stated" means the study hasn't said — ask the study team.

Age
18 Years to 90 Years
Sex
All sexes
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Compensation
Not stated

Other requirements are listed under Eligibility below. Only the study team can confirm whether you can join.

What to expect

No one can promise a trial will help you personally — that is what the research is trying to find out.

What participation involves

  • Procedures mentioned: MRI scans

Only what the study's summary and detailed description on ClinicalTrials.gov say. Time periods may describe the whole study or a part of it — ask the study team what applies to you.

Show the study's own words
  • "Additionally, we will analyze changes in their cognitive function, symptom ratings, functional and structural MRI, and mood following stimulation."
Compensation
Not stated
  • Study-related exams and procedures are typically provided at no cost. This is how many trials work in general — confirm the details for this study with the study team.
  • Participants are monitored closely by the research team throughout the study.
  • Some participants may receive access to an investigational treatment, which is still being studied.
  • Your participation helps researchers learn whether this approach could help future patients.

About this study

In plain language

This study tests whether stimulating the cerebellum, a part of the brain, can improve thinking skills and mood. It is for people with schizophrenia, autism, bipolar disorder, Parkinson's disease, or major depression.

The purpose of this study is to examine whether cerebellar stimulation can be used to improve cognitive deficits and mood in patients with schizophrenia, autism, bipolar disorder, Parkinson's disease, and major depression.

Compensation is read from the study's own description and may be missing — always confirm with the study team.

Eligibility

Who can join

  • Have a diagnosis that matches one of the conditions being studied.

Who can't join

  • A history of repeated seizures or epilepsy, or another brain or mental health diagnosis besides the one you enrolled for.
  • A substance use disorder in the past 6 months, except tobacco use.
  • Unable to give consent to join the study.
  • A pacemaker, heart defibrillator, coronary stent (a tube in a heart artery), or nerve or brain stimulation.
  • Fear of small or closed spaces.
  • Uncontrolled high blood pressure, atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat), serious heart disease, or unstable blood pressure or blood flow.
  • Kidney disease.
  • Pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.

Simplified for readability. The official criteria below are what the study team uses.

Official eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * A clinical diagnosis consistent with enrollment Exclusion Criteria: * History of recurrent seizures or epilepsy * Any other neurological or psychiatric diagnosis outside the diagnosis for which the participant is enrolled. * Active substance use disorder in the past 6 months other than tobacco use disorder. * Inability to consent for study. * Pacemaker * Coronary Stent * Defibrillator * Neurostimulation * Claustrophobia * Uncontrolled high blood pressure * Atrial fibrillation * Significant heart disease * Hemodynamic instability * Kidney disease * Pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breast feeding

Study sites (1)

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