Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Stuttering
Using Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation to Treat Stuttering
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Stuttering, Adult
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 – 65
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 10 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Kansas State University · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for adults who stutter to see if a treatment called transcranial magnetic stimulation can help reduce their stuttering. Participants will visit the lab for tests, receive the treatment in multiple sessions, and return for follow-up tests.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am between 18 and 65 years old.
- I currently stutter.
- I can speak and understand English.
- I have normal hearing and vision.
- I can give informed consent.
You may not be able to join if
- I have a cardiac pacemaker or other implanted devices.
- I have metal in my body or eyes.
- I have a history of seizures or epilepsy.
- I have had significant head trauma.
- I have any significant mental or physical health conditions.
- I am trying to get pregnant or not on reliable contraception.
- I am currently pregnant or breastfeeding.
- I have significant claustrophobia.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if repeated transcranial magnetic stimuli (rTMS) can treat stuttering in adults. The main questions it aims to answer are:
* Will there be changes in the brains of people who stutter because of the treatment?
* Will any changes in the brain result in less stuttering?
Participants will:
* Visit the lab 3 times before treatment for tests
* Complete 10 r…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age from 18 to 65 years
* Self-identifies as a person who currently stutters
* Right-handed or left-handed
* Normal hearing and (corrected) vision
* Able to understand and give informed consent
* Monolingual English speaker
Exclusion Criteria:
* Cardiac pacemaker or pacemake…
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