Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in Misophonia (NCT06960083)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The purpose of the project is to assess the efficacy of parietal transcranial magnetic stimulation in misophonia. N=60 participants will undergo two transcranial magnetic stimulation sessions: one inhibitory and another excitatory. During both sessions, the parietal region will be stimulated. Participants will perform computerized tasks immediately before and after the stimulation, while EEG, heart rate, and skin temperature will be recorded. These recordings will be used to assess if TMS can be used to improve tolerance to misophonia triggers.
Who can join: To join this study, participants generally need to meet the listed inclusion criteria (3 items) and avoid the listed exclusions (14 items).
Location: Mount Sinai West — New York, New York
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistCheck every box below. If you can check all of them, you may meet the study's basic screening requirements (final eligibility is confirmed by the site team).
Usually NOT eligible if any of the following apply:
- Exclusion Criteria:
- Epilepsy or previous episode of convulsion or seizure.
- Previous episode of fainting spell or syncope.
- Head trauma.
- Hearing problems.
- Cochlear implant.
- Metal in the brain, skull, or anywhere else in the body (e.g., splinters, fragments, clips, etc.).
- Implanted neurostimulator (e.g., DBS, epidural/subdural, VNS).
- Presence of cardiac pacemaker or intracardiac lines.
- Presence of medication infusion device.
- Use of pro-convulsant or epileptogenic medications.
- Pregnancy. The risks associated with TMS exposure during gestation have not been studied extensively. We wish to safeguard the health of potential participants and their children.
🔍 Extracted verbatim from the official NIH eligibility criteria. Always confirm with the study coordinator.
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Mount Sinai West — New York, New York
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.