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Official title Neuromodulation-assisted Ego-disengagement: The NEURO-EGO Study Stage 1
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06601686
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether brain stimulation technology can help people reach a meditative state quickly and easily without years of meditation training. The researchers want to see if this will help people distance themselves from their thoughts and feeling, and if this will lead to improvements in openness and wellbeing the same way meditation can.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 80. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Adults, ages 18 to 80 of any identified gender
- Medically healthy
- English-speaking (able to provide consent and complete questionnaires)
- Healthy adults with a consistent meditation practice
- Citizen or legal resident
You likely can't join if
- Any current or past history of neurological disorders or acquired neurological disease (e.g. stroke, traumatic brain injury), including intracranial...
- Any current or past history of bipolar disorder and/or hypomania
- Any current or past history of psychosis
- History of head trauma resulting in prolonged loss of consciousness; or a history of greater than 3 grade I concussions
- Current history of poorly controlled headaches including intractable or poorly controlled migraines
- Any systemic illness or unstable medical condition that may cause a medical emergency in case of a provoked seizure (cardiac malformation, cardiac...
See the full eligibility criteria
- Adults, ages 18 to 80 of any identified gender
- Medically healthy
- English-speaking (able to provide consent and complete questionnaires)
- Healthy adults with a consistent meditation practice
- Citizen or legal resident
- Any current or past history of neurological disorders or acquired neurological disease (e.g. stroke, traumatic brain injury), including intracranial lesions
- Any current or past history of bipolar disorder and/or hypomania
- Any current or past history of psychosis
- History of head trauma resulting in prolonged loss of consciousness; or a history of greater than 3 grade I concussions
- Current history of poorly controlled headaches including intractable or poorly controlled migraines
- Any systemic illness or unstable medical condition that may cause a medical emergency in case of a provoked seizure (cardiac malformation, cardiac dysrhythmia, asthma, etc.)
- History of fainting spells of unknown or undetermined etiology that might constitute seizures
- History of seizures, diagnosis of epilepsy, history of abnormal (epileptiform) EEG, or family history of treatment resistant epilepsy with the exception of a single seizure of benign etiology (e.g. febrile seizures) in...
- Possible pregnancy. All female participants of child-bearing age are required to have a pregnancy test
- Any metal in the brain, skull or head
- Any contraindications to MRI
- Any medical devices or implants (i.e. cardiac pacemaker, medication infusion pump, cochlear implant, vagal nerve stimulator, dental implants (this includes a permanent retainer)) unless otherwise approved by the...
- Substance abuse or dependence within the past six months
- Any medication that may alter seizure threshold i.e., ADHD stimulants (Adderall, amphetamine); Tricyclic/atypical antidepressants (Amitriptyline, Dioxepine, Imipramine Maprotiline, Nortriptyline, Bupropion)...
- Claustrophobia (a fear of small or closed places)
- Back problems that would prevent lying flat for up to two hours
- Motion sickness
- Any hair braid, dreadlocks, hair pieces, or extensions which cannot be taken out or adjusted to permit comfortable and comprehensive participation before the MRI scans and/or stimulation sessions
- Any head coverings or headdress that participant feels uncomfortable removing for the purposes of the MRI scans and/or stimulation session
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 80 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Madison, Wisconsin, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.