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Cortical Excitability in Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome
Led by University of Pittsburgh · Updated on 2025-08-24
110
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
263 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This exploratory study will determine if there are differences in cortical excitability between patients suffering from cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS) and healthy control subjects, as assessed by a non-invasive method of brain stimulation (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, TMS).
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Cortical Excitability in Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Diagnosis of cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS)
You will not qualify if you...
- History of CVS for healthy control participants only
- Psychosis or altered cognitive status
- History of head injury, metal in the skull, stroke, seizures, or syncope (fainting or passing out)
- Use of implantable devices such as pacemaker or nerve stimulator
- Current use of medications or substances that lower seizure threshold including clozapine, chlorpromazine, amphetamines, methamphetamine, Ecstasy, Ketamine, PCP, cocaine, or consumption of 3 or more alcoholic drinks per day
- Pregnancy
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, 15232
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Research Team
P
Paul HM Kullmann, PhD
CONTACT
D
David J Levinthal, MD PhD
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Number of Arms
2
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