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Cerebral Cortical Influences on Autonomic Function

NCT03869372 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 118

Last updated 2026-08-14

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

This is an exploratory neurophysiological study that will determine the impact of non-invasive brain stimulation on autonomic regulation, with a focus on gastrointestinal function. These studies should provide a basis for future brain-based neurotherapeutic strategies in patients with functional GI disorders.

Conditions

  • Healthy Subjects
  • Functional Dyspepsia
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Interventions

DEVICE

rTMS

In subsequent sessions, the same measures of autonomic activity and MEPs will be monitored but different patterns of repetitive TMS (rTMS) will be applied to motor cortex or other areas before the test meal, water or nutrient drink is consumed.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)

    collaborator NIH

  • National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)

    collaborator NIH

  • David Levinthal

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • David J Levinthal, MD/PhD · University of Pittsburgh

Study Design

Allocation
NA
Purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Masking
NONE
Model
SINGLE_GROUP

Eligibility

Min Age
21 Years
Max Age
60 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2019-04-05
Primary Completion
2023-10-03
Completion
2023-10-03
FDA Device
Yes

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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