The Effects of Single-Pulse Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation on the Autonomic Nervous System in Healthy Adults

Completed

Conditions studied: Healthy

In brief

The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of TMS on the ANS. The investigator will determine whether single-pulse TMS of the primary motor cortex in the dominant hemisphere in healthy, young adults will affect 1) heart rate and heart rate variability, 2) blood pressure and 3) baroreflex function. This study is foundational in that it will begin to characterize how single-pulse TMS affects the ANS in healthy adults.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02833220

Run by

University of Minnesota

People needed

20

Starts

2017-01-01

Expected to finish

2019-01-01

Last updated by the study team

2019-04-16

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 65. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• healthy volunteers between 18-65 years old

You may not qualify if…

• pregnant or breastfeeding women
• previous episodes of seizures or fainting
• any implanted metal in their head
• history of migraines
• history of psychiatric disorder (e.g. depression, anxiety, ADHD, bi-polar disorder)
• currently taking medications that may alter autonomic function (e.g. blood pressure medication, depression medication)

Where it is running

• University of Minnesota — Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

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