Using TMS to Understand Neural Processes of Social Motivation
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Social Avoidant Behavior
Major Depressive Disorder
Social Anxiety Disorder
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 25 – 50
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Basic Science
- Participants needed
- 40 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Auburn University · Other
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About This Trial
The purpose of this study is to use transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to better understand the neural circuits associated with social motivation.
Participant includes four study visits each that range from 1.5 - 3.0 hours in duration over approximately a one month period. The first study visit involves answering survey questions, a clinical interview, and computer tasks. The second study vi…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* A diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder OR a diagnosis of Social Anxiety Disorder (assessed/confirmed at screening visit).
* Scoring above clinical threshold on a measure of social avoidant behavior (assessed/confirmed at phone screen).
Exclusion Criteria:
* Unstable psycho…
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