CompletedNot Applicable

Research on the Effects of Combined Neurostimulation Protocols on Stress

Belgium74 participantsStarted 2018-10-29

Plain-language summary

The study examines the effects of the combined use of two different non-invasive brain stimulation (NIBS) techniques targeting the DLPFC on stress reactivity and recovery.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 45 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: \- Aged between 18-45 years old Exclusion Criteria: * The presence of psychiatric disorders * Usage of psychotropic medication * Any or cardiovascular neurological condition * Personal or family history of epilepsy or other neurological disorders * Unstable medical condition, as well as chronic pain conditions, (such as fibromyalgia) or increased blood pressure * Eye disease(s) * Current substance abuse * Inner ear prosthesis * Any implanted electronic device susceptible for magnetic field radiation (e.g. pacemaker) * Any implanted metal device in the head region * Metal objects or magnetic objects in the brain or around the head (only removable earrings \& piercing are allowed) * Recent neurosurgical interventions * Pregnancy * Skin problems in the head region * Recent fractures or wounds on the hand

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Changes in heart rate variability (HRV)

Timeframe: Through study completion, an average of two weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03722095

SponsorUniversity Ghent

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2020-10-31

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 45 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.