Magnetic Resonance Analysis of Neural Inflammatory Factors and External Stimulation

Eligibility Criteria

• 1. aged 18-80
• 2. a documented diagnosis of PASC with evidence of ongoing symptoms as demonstrated by score of 12 on the NIH RECOVER Symptom List
• 3. have "brain fog" or cognitive difficulties as one of the ongoing symptoms
• 4. are fluent in English
• 5. if taking psychotropic medications, have been on stable doses for the past month.
• 1. a prior history of other neurological disease, or any history of seizures, so as to reduce risk of exacerbation of epilepsy or other neurological symptoms;
• 2. history of a psychotic disorder, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, so as to reduce risk of psychiatric decompensation
• 3. history of ongoing substance/alcohol dependence, to reduce confounding effects on diagnosis and brain imaging
• 4. presence of any implanted electrical device (e.g., pacemaker), to reduce risk of device malfunction from rTMS
• 5. recent medical hospitalization (within four weeks), to reduce risk of medical decompensation during the study
• 6. any condition that would prevent the subject from completing the protocol
• 7. appointment of a legal representative, to avoid coercion of a vulnerable population
• 8. any ongoing litigation related to medical diagnosis, or disability, to prevent interference with legal proceedings
• 9. any contraindication to MRI
• 10. membership in an identified vulnerable population, including minors, pregnant women, and prisoners, so as to prevent coercion.