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Facilitating Associative Memory Via Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation to the Medial Temporal Lobe

NCT01599208 · Status: WITHDRAWN · Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 · Type: INTERVENTIONAL

Last updated 2018-01-25

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Summary

The goal of the proposed research is to map the effects-in particular facilitation-of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) of the Medial Temporal Lobes (MTL) onto the processing of associative memory. TMS technology has the potential to selectively enhance functions mediated by areas in the temporal cortex, including the MTL, known to be the primary neuronal seat of episodic memory. By using this technology the investigators can further our understanding of theoretical models of human memory (specifically regarding the role of Recollection and Familiarity processes), and additionally, provide a possible route to the recovery of some of memory loss typically observed in the elderly-namely, memory for associations. Given the MTL's critical role in human memory and facilitation-inducing qualities of TMS, this research goal is to provide a nonintrusive tool to facilitate memory performance in young and elderly healthy participants.

Conditions

  • Effect of Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation on Memory

Interventions

DEVICE

TMS

TRANSCRANIAL MAGNETIC STIMULATION

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Brainsway

    lead INDUSTRY

Principal Investigators

  • Yonatan Goshen, Prof. · Tel Aviv University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
85 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2012-08-31
Primary Completion
2015-01-31
Completion
2015-06-30

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