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Timing and Facilitation Effects of Theta-Burst Stimulation in the Reading and Language Networks
Led by Georgia State University · Updated on 2024-09-23
50
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
295 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
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
Official Title
Timing and Facilitation Effects of Theta-Burst Stimulation in the Reading and Language Networks
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age between 18 and 30 years
- Right-handed native English speakers
- Normal reading skills with scores above 85 on recognized reading tests
- Minimum low average intellectual functioning (score of 80 or above on WASI-2 subscale)
- No history of learning disabilities
You will not qualify if you...
- Hearing deficits greater than 25 dB at 500+ Hz
- Visual deficits worse than 20/40
- Serious emotional problems
- Certain neurological conditions such as uncontrolled seizure disorders
- Presence of metal in the body including braces, pacemakers, hearing aids, or metallic tattoos
- Failure to pass MRI screening or contraindication review
- Failure to pass TMS screening review
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Georgia State University
Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30303
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Research Team
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Rachael Harrington, Ph.D. CCC-SLP
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C. Nikki Arrington, Ph.D.
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
FACTORIAL
Primary Purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Number of Arms
2
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