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Timing and Facilitation Effects of Theta-Burst Stimulation in the Reading and Language Networks
NCT06608680 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
The purpose of this study is to understand how transcranial magnetic stimulation affects how quickly, easily, and accurately a person read. Transcranial magnetic stimulation is a technique that uses magnetic fields to briefly affect how well certain brain regions function. The investigators would like to better understand how long the effects of transcranial magnetic stimulation occur in the reading system and at what point the effect is strongest in this system. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. At what point after stimulation are the greatest effects on behavior seen 2. How excitatory and inhibitory stimulation affect behavior Researchers will compare stimulation types against a sham condition to see effects on reading and language behavior. Participants will be asked to * undergo reading, language, and cognitive testing * receive an MRI * receive TMS stimulation * perform language, reading, and motor tasks
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL iTBS
- BEHAVIORAL cTBS
- BEHAVIORAL Sham Stimulation
Study Locations (1)
Georgia
- Georgia State University — Atlanta
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 50 participants |
| Start Date | 2023-05-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2028-12-31 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT06608680
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT06608680 describes a study currently listed as recruiting. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 50 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Georgia State University, which has 83 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 3 conditions, with Language appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 3 interventions — of which iTBS is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT06608680 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include Georgia. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT06608680 about?
NCT06608680 is a clinical study titled "Timing and Facilitation Effects of Theta-Burst Stimulation in the Reading and Language Networks". The purpose of this study is to understand how transcranial magnetic stimulation affects how quickly, easily, and accurately a person read. Transcranial magnetic stimulation is a technique that uses magnetic fields to briefly affect how well certain brain regions function. The investigators would li...
What is the current status of trial NCT06608680?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 50 participants. The study started on 2023-05-01. Estimated completion is 2028-12-31.
What conditions does trial NCT06608680 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Language, Control Subjects, Reading. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06608680?
The interventions under investigation include: iTBS (BEHAVIORAL), cTBS (BEHAVIORAL), Sham Stimulation (BEHAVIORAL). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06608680?
This trial is sponsored by Georgia State University, which has 83 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT06608680 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Georgia. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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