Using brain stimulation to improve motor learning in healthy individuals
Comparison of Different Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Protocols for Motor Learning in Healthy People. A Randomized Controlled Trial
This study is testing whether different brain stimulation techniques can help healthy people learn new motor skills better by focusing on specific areas of the brain.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 95 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Neuron, Spain Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Madrid) |
| Trial ID | NCT06262425 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial compares the effectiveness of different repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) protocols aimed at enhancing motor learning in healthy participants. It focuses on stimulating two brain areas, the primary motor cortex (M1) and the primary somatosensory cortex (S1), which are crucial for motor skill acquisition. The study hypothesizes that excitatory rTMS in S1 will lead to greater improvements in motor learning compared to M1 stimulation. Participants will undergo randomized evaluations to assess their motor learning capabilities through accuracy and timing tests.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are healthy individuals aged between 18 and 65 years.
Not a fit: Patients with neurological pathologies, pain during the study, or contraindications to rTMS will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide insights into optimizing brain stimulation techniques to enhance motor learning in various populations.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown mixed results regarding the effectiveness of rTMS in healthy individuals, making this approach both relevant and somewhat novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Older than 18 years old and younger than 65 Exclusion Criteria: * Presenting any neurological pathology * Pain during the study * Any contraindications to rTMS, such as metal implants, history of epileptic seizures or taking medication that lowers the seizure threshold
Where this trial is running
Madrid
- Neuron — Madrid, Spain (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Alfredo Lerín Calvo, PhD student — Neuron, Spain
- Study coordinator: Alfredo Lerín Calvo, PhD student
- Email: alfre_lerin@hotmail.com
- Phone: 620187457
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.