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At a Glance
Age
21 – 60
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Basic Science
Participants needed
155 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of Pittsburgh · Other
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This is an exploratory study that will determine and standardize how best to record gastric evoked potentials (GEPs) elicited by a non-invasive method of brain stimulation (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, TMS), by optimizing the TMS parameters and cortical sites necessary to evoke GEPs.
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Eligibility Criteria
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Exclusion Criteria:
* psychosis or altered cognitive status
* history of head injury, metal in the skull, stroke, or a history of seizures, loss of consciousness or syncope
* implantable devices, such as a pacemaker or nerve stimulator
* current use of antiepileptic medicat…
Inclusion Criteria:
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Exclusion Criteria:
* psychosis or altered cognitive status
* history of head injury, metal in the skull, stroke, or a history of seizures, loss of consciousness or syncope
* implantable devices, such as a pacemaker or nerve stimulator
* current use of antiepileptic medications or current use of the following medications or substances which are known to lower the seizure threshold: Clozapine (Clozaril), Chlorpromazine (Thorazine), amphetamines or methamphetamine, Ecstasy, Ketamine, Angel Dust/PCP, cocaine, or 3 or more alcoholic drinks per day
* pregnancy
* BMI \> 30
* history of bariatric surgery such as sleeve gastrectomy or Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
* diabetes
* suffering from a neurodegenerative disorder.
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