Cortical Effects of Peripheral Proprioceptive Stimulation on the Motor Evoked Potentials of the Limbs

Launched by FACULTAT DE CIENCIES DE LA SALUT UNIVERSITAT RAMON LLULL · Apr 12, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how certain physical sensations from our limbs can affect our brain's ability to control movement. Researchers will apply gentle mechanical stimulation to specific muscles in healthy individuals to see how these signals travel to the brain and influence movement. The goal is to better understand how our brain processes these signals and to support new therapies for people with movement disorders, where they may struggle with movement due to changes in how their brains work.

To participate in this study, individuals aged 18 to 75 who are in good health can apply. It's important that they have no history of nerve injuries or surgeries that could affect their nervous system, are not currently taking any medications that impact the brain, and do not have any metal implants or a history of epilepsy. Participants will undergo tests that involve the use of a safe technique called transcranial magnetic stimulation, which helps researchers understand brain activity. This trial is not yet recruiting participants, but it aims to gather valuable information that could lead to improved treatments for those with movement challenges.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Good health status with no history of neuromuscular injuries, surgical interventions, or trauma affecting the central or peripheral nervous system.
• • Not currently taking drugs or medications known to affect the central nervous system, and not pregnant at the time of testing.
• • No metallic or electronic implants and no history of epilepsy.
• • (Safety, ethical considerations, and application guidelines for the use of transcranial magnetic stimulation in clinical practice and research)