Exploring the Cortical Hemodynamic Variability of Prefrontal ITBS: a Concurrent TBS/fNIRS Study

Launched by THE HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY · Oct 26, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying a technique called intermittent theta-burst stimulation (iTBS) to understand how it affects the brain's ability to change and adapt in healthy individuals. Researchers want to find out why some people respond differently to this stimulation, which is important for improving treatments for various brain-related conditions. By looking at both individual differences and how the brain reacts over time, the study aims to gather valuable information that could help optimize the use of iTBS in the future.

To be eligible for this study, participants should be healthy, able to hear and follow verbal instructions, and have completed at least six years of formal education. However, individuals with a history of psychiatric or neurological disorders, certain medical conditions, or those who are pregnant cannot participate. If you join the study, you can expect to undergo assessments that help researchers understand how your brain responds to the stimulation, contributing to important advancements in brain health research.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • healthiness based on history and psychiatric assessment
• • being able to hear and understand the verbal instructions
• • completed at least 6 years of formal education
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • a current or past diagnosis of psychiatric, neurological disorders, or severe internal illness
• • any conditions that will contraindicate to iTBS or fNIRS
• • psychiatric disorders in their first-degree relatives
• • pregnancy