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Magnetic Stimulation of the Human Nervous System

Launched by NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS AND STROKE (NINDS) · Nov 3, 1999

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Trial Information

Current as of January 15, 2025

Completed

Keywords

Myelopathy Demyelination Leukodystrophy Motor Neuron Disease Movement Disorders Normal Volunteer

ClinConnect Summary

This protocol outlines the use of magnetic stimulation as a diagnostic tool in patients with suspected dysfunction of central motor pathways or nerve roots and as a tool to localize and characterize suspected corticospinal abnormalities in neurologic disorders and systemic disorders with neurological manifestations. The protocol is intended for clinical use.

Transcranial magnetic stimulation has been used for diagnosis of neurologic disorders since 1987. The principles of magnetic stimulation and its use for diagnosis are described in current textbooks of clinical neurophysiology as a rout...

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • INCLUSION CRITERIA:
  • • Adult patients with weakness or motor dysfunction.
  • • Children and adolescents with corticospinal tract signs.
  • • Normal volunteers, adults.
  • • Normal volunteers, children aged 4-17.
  • EXCLUSION CRITERIA:
  • • Pregnant women.
  • • Subjects with implanted devices: pacemakers, medication pumps or defibrillators.
  • • Subjects with metal in the cranium except the mouth.
  • • Subjects with intracardiac lines.
  • • Normal subjects with history of seizures.

About National Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke (Ninds)

The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) is a leading component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), dedicated to advancing our understanding of the brain and nervous system through innovative research. NINDS sponsors and conducts clinical trials aimed at developing effective treatments and improving patient outcomes for a wide range of neurological disorders, including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and neurodegenerative diseases. By fostering collaboration among researchers, healthcare providers, and patient communities, NINDS plays a pivotal role in transforming scientific discoveries into clinical applications, ultimately enhancing the quality of life for individuals affected by neurological conditions.

Locations

Bethesda, Maryland, United States

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Timeline

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Estimated completion

Not reported

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