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Personalized Theta-burst Stimulation for Long-lasting Changes in Approach/Avoidance Behavior
NCT07161505 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
This study will assess the long-lasting effects of personalized theta burst stimulation (TBS), a repetitive form of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), over the left prefrontal cortex on the approach/avoidance behavior. TBS will be personalized based on the prefrontal theta rhythm captured with electroencephalography (EEG). The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. does a single session of personalized TBS synchronized with the individual theta rhythm over the left prefrontal cortex results in the outlasting changes in the individual behavior? 2. Does TBS results in the brain rhythms' changes as measured using resting-state EEG?
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DEVICE TBS-EEG
- DEVICE TBS-EEG / Spatial Control
- DEVICE TBS / Temporal Control
- DEVICE TBS-EEG / Dose Control
Study Locations (1)
Illinois
- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine — Chicago
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 26 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-07-31 |
| Est. Completion | 2026-08-31 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT07161505
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT07161505 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 26 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Northwestern University, which has 1,033 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 1 condition, with Approach/Avoidance Behavior appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 4 interventions — of which TBS-EEG 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: NCT07161505 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include Illinois. 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 NCT07161505 about?
NCT07161505 is a clinical study titled "Personalized Theta-burst Stimulation for Long-lasting Changes in Approach/Avoidance Behavior". This study will assess the long-lasting effects of personalized theta burst stimulation (TBS), a repetitive form of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), over the left prefrontal cortex on the approach/avoidance behavior. TBS will be personalized based on the prefrontal theta rhythm captured with...
What is the current status of trial NCT07161505?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 26 participants. The study started on 2025-07-31. Estimated completion is 2026-08-31.
What conditions does trial NCT07161505 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Approach/Avoidance Behavior. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT07161505?
The interventions under investigation include: TBS-EEG (DEVICE), TBS-EEG / Spatial Control (DEVICE), TBS / Temporal Control (DEVICE), TBS-EEG / Dose Control (DEVICE). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT07161505?
This trial is sponsored by Northwestern University, which has 1,033 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT07161505 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Illinois. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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