Network Control TMS fMRI

Network Control TMS fMRI

Brief description of study

The University of Pennsylvania seeks young adults ages 18-28 for a research study. The purpose of this study is to use different types of MRI scans to find individualized TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation) targets and compare how the brain responds. We are also interested in using TMS during a working memory test to see how it affects task performance. TMS involves a procedure during which your brain will be noninvasively (i.e. from the scalp) stimulated by magnetic pulses and MRI scans are used to take pictures of your brain. In this study we administer TMS inside of the MRI scanner so we can see how the stimulation affects the rest of the brain.

Detailed description of study

Eligibility Criteria:
-          18-28 years old
-          Right-handed
-          No history of schizophrenia or bipolar disorder
-          No history of neurological illness
-          Healthy participants: No history of any mental illness
-          ADD/ADHD participants: Diagnosed with ADD/ADHD
-          ADD/ADHD participants:  Ability to refrain from stimulant medication within 24 hours of study sessions
Participation Includes:
-          Visit 1 (Remote): Initial Screening Visit and Clinical Interview (3 hours)
-          Visit 2A (In-Person): Test Pulses of TMS and MRI Scan (2 hours)
-          Visit 2B (Remote): Computerized Tasks (2 hours)
-          Visit 3 (In-Person): MRI Scan with TMS (2 hours)
-          Visit 4 (In-Person, healthy control participants only): MRI Scan with TMS (2 hours)
-          Visit 5: Task MRI Scan (2 hour)
-          Monetary Compensation
If you are interested in participating, please complete our online screening form at this link: https://is.gd/cndslab or give us a call at 215-746-2637

Eligibility of study

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:

  • Conditions:
    healthy volunteer,ADD,ADHD
  • Age: Between 18 Years - 28 Years
  • Gender: All


Updated on 27 Jul 2023. Study ID: 830174

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