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NCT00029653 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record

Effect of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation on Free Will

A clinical trial of Healthy, sponsored by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).

Completed
Registry status
10
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT00029653 is a study of Healthy that has completed, run by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). The registered enrollment target is 10 participants, below the 647-participant average among 1,090 other Healthy trials with a reported enrollment target (98% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT00029653, a study of Healthy, has completed, sponsored by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).

COMPLETED
Registry status
10 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

This study will use transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to investigate how the brain controls movement by sending messages to the spinal cord and muscles. Healthy normal volunteers 21 years of age or older may participate in this study. They must have no medical, neurological or psychiatric illnesses nor have been taking medications that affect nervous system function. Participants will undergo transcranial magnetic stimulation. For this procedure, an insulated wire coil is placed on the scalp or skin. A brief electrical current is passed through the coil, creating a magnetic pulse that stimulates the brain. If the coil is placed over a nerve or area of the brain that controls muscles, it may cause a muscle twitch, possibly strong enough to move the limb. In other cases, the subject may have a feeling of movement or feel a tingling sensation in a limb. Stimulation over the muscles on the side of the head may cause some discomfort in that area or twitching of the jaw. During the stimulation, the subject may be asked to tense certain muscles slightly or perform other simple actions. The electrical activity of the muscles activated by the stimulation will be recorded using metal electrodes taped to the skin over the muscle. In most cases, the study takes less than 3 hours.

Conditions Studied

Study Locations (1)

Maryland

  • National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) - Bethesda

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 10 participants
Start Date 2002-01
Est. Completion 2002-06

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00029653

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00029653 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as an unspecified phase. The registered enrollment target is 10 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 647-participant average among 1,090 other Healthy trials with a reported enrollment target (98% lower). The listed sponsor is National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), which has 567 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 1 condition, with Healthy appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 0 interventions.

NCT00029653 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Maryland.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT00029653 about?

NCT00029653 is a clinical study titled "Effect of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation on Free Will". This study will use transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to investigate how the brain controls movement by sending messages to the spinal cord and muscles. Healthy normal volunteers 21 years of age or older may participate in this study. They must have no medical, neurological or psychiatric il...

What is the current status of trial NCT00029653?

This trial is currently completed. The enrollment target is 10 participants. The study started on 2002-01. Estimated completion is 2002-06.

What conditions does trial NCT00029653 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Healthy.

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00029653?

This trial is sponsored by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), which has 567 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT00029653 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Maryland. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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