Brain Stimulation Effects on Cognitive Task Performance

Description

The purpose of this study is to determine optimal task design parameters for the measurement of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) effects on cognition.

Conditions

Cognitive Function

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

The purpose of this study is to determine optimal task design parameters for the measurement of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) effects on cognition.

Brain Stimulation Effects on Cognitive Task Performance

Brain Stimulation Effects on Cognitive Task Performance

Condition
Cognitive Function
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Fort Collins

Colorado State University Department of Psychology, Fort Collins, Colorado, United States, 80523

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Right-handed
  • * Fluent in English
  • * History of seizures or epilepsy
  • * Family history of epilepsy
  • * Significant medical or neurological diagnoses
  • * History of common headache or migraine
  • * History of common or recent syncope
  • * History of moderate/severe, multiple mild, or past 12 months head injury
  • * History of psychiatric, psychological, or neurodevelopmental disorder
  • * History of alcohol or recreational drug abuse or dependence
  • * Current visual or hearing difficulties that interfere with cognitive testing
  • * History of cochlear implants
  • * Current pregnancy
  • * History of metal in the head or neck (except braces and fillings)
  • * Current non-removable piercings in the neck or head
  • * History of implanted neurostimulator
  • * History of cardiac pacemaker or intracardiac lines
  • * History of medication infusion device
  • * Current use of medications that increase the excitability of the brain
  • * History of problems with TMS or MRI procedures
  • * History of EEG for suspected epilepsy
  • * Alcohol or recreational drug use in the 48 hours prior to TMS
  • * Inadequate sleep in the 48 hours prior to TMS
  • * Headache or feeling faint in the 24 hours prior to TMS.

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to 65 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

Colorado State University,

Study Record Dates

2025-01-01