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NCT05938543 Cerebellar TMS and Satiety in Prader-Willi Syndrome

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NCT ID NCT05938543
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Brigham and Women's Hospital
Condition Prader-Willi Syndrome
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 20 participants
Start Date 2023-09-01
Primary Completion 2026-09

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 64 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS)

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 20 participants in total. It began in 2023-09-01 with a primary completion date of 2026-09.

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Brief Summary

This study uses a noninvasive technique called transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to study hyperphagia and satiety in Prader-Willi syndrome. TMS is a noninvasive way of stimulating the brain, using a magnetic field to change activity in the brain. The magnetic field is produced by a coil that is held next to the scalp. In this study, the investigators will be stimulating the brain to learn more about how TMS might improve hyperphagia in Prader-Willi syndrome.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of Prader-Willi syndrome Exclusion Criteria: * contraindications for TMS or MRI including : * history of neurological disorder * history of head trauma resulting in loss of consciousness * history of seizures or diagnosis of epilepsy or first degree relative family history of epilepsy * metal in brain or skull * implanted devices such as a pacemaker, medication pump, nerve stimulator or ventriculoperitoneal shunt claustrophobic in MRI

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Laura Holsen, PhD

✉ lholsen@bwh.harvard.edu

📞 617-525-8772

Principal Investigator

Laura Holsen, PhD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Brigham and Women's Hospital

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT05938543 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 64 Years, studying Prader-Willi Syndrome. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT05938543 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT05938543 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at lholsen@bwh.harvard.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT05938543 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Belmont, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT05938543 clinical trial?

NCT05938543 is sponsored by Brigham and Women's Hospital. The principal investigator is Laura Holsen, PhD at Brigham and Women's Hospital. The trial plans to enroll 20 participants.

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