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New treatment option for Adults With Variability in Their Mood
Official title Restorative Neurophysiology: Backing up and Restoring the Brain (BandR)
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07252011
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Study to examine the extent to which neurophysiological states recorded for a specific person on one day can be induced on a subsequent day
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 65. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Adults age 18-65
- have periods of good and bad moods each lasting at least 2 days
You likely can't join if
- Refusal or inability to provide informed consent
- People who report being in frank psychotic episodes or who say they are unable to stay off psychoactive substances during assessments will be...
- Inability to complete questionnaires written in English. The justification is that many of the primary analyses involve assessment of change in...
- Chronic pain that could be exacerbated by electrical stimulation
- Having difficulties in corrected vision or hearing which would prevent efficient processing of the experimental stimuli
- Having a North American Adult Reading Test (NAART) equivalent full scale IQ \< 85
See the full eligibility criteria
- Adults age 18-65
- have periods of good and bad moods each lasting at least 2 days
- Refusal or inability to provide informed consent
- People who report being in frank psychotic episodes or who say they are unable to stay off psychoactive substances during assessments will be excluded. Because we do not want to return participants to manic states...
- Inability to complete questionnaires written in English. The justification is that many of the primary analyses involve assessment of change in self-reported symptoms using measures normed in English. Participants must...
- Chronic pain that could be exacerbated by electrical stimulation
- Having difficulties in corrected vision or hearing which would prevent efficient processing of the experimental stimuli
- Having a North American Adult Reading Test (NAART) equivalent full scale IQ \< 85
- History of a convulsive disorder
- Presence of any neurologic disorder or medication therapy known to decrease seizure threshold (e.g., brain injury, frequent/severe headaches).
- Participants deemed "not a good fit" for the study for other reasons (such as, but not limited to, continually arriving late or rescheduling, not being a trustworthy historian or accurate reporter of symptoms, being...
- Heart condition
- Current severe Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-V) alcohol or substance use disorder, with the exception of nicotine or caffeine. Clinician will access people' alcohol and substance use on a...
- Those who have metal implants in the vicinity of stimulated areas, or who have electrical implants (e.g., pacemakers, vagus nerve stimulator) will be excluded out of an abundance of caution regarding the safety of...
- Any metal implant or subcutaneous metal in the face or head
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 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 65 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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