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NCT06902571 Cross-validating the iTBS-induced Hemodynamic Response From fNIRS and fMRI: a Concurrent iTBS-fMRI-fNIRS Study

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NCT ID NCT06902571
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Condition Healthy Adults
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment 5 participants
Start Date 2025-04-22
Primary Completion 2025-12-31

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 60 Years
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Interventions
Intermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS)

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What to Expect as a Participant

This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.

This trial targets 5 participants in total. It began in 2025-04-22 with a primary completion date of 2025-12-31.

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Brief Summary

Intermittent theta-burst stimulation (iTBS) targeting the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) is well established in treating patients with major depressive disorder (MDD). However, the iTBS-induced hemodynamic response during or immediately after a full session of stimulation has not been fully investigated. Although several concurrent iTBS/functional Near Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS) and iTBS/functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) studies have investigated the hemodynamic response during or immediately after left DLPFC iTBS, they revealed inconsistent findings in the stimulated DLPFC. Given that the variability in iTBS-induced hemodynamic response in the stimulated DLPFC could be modulated by various inter- and intra-individual factors, cross-validating the findings from both techniques (fNIRS and fMRI) in the same group of participants under the same conditions through a simultaneous fMRI/fNIRS setting enables a straightforward comparison and interpretation of results from each technique. However, to our knowledge, cross-validation of iTBS-related fNIRS and simultaneous fMRI data has not been conducted yet, even the implementation of a simultaneous iTBS/fMRI/fNIRS setup is technically feasible with the mutually compatible equipment. Therefore, the current study has two primary objectives: Firstly, to establish a novel and practical methodological pipeline for simultaneously conducting iTBS/fMRI/fNIRS. Secondly, to cross-validate the hemodynamic responses during and immediately after iTBS, respectively monitored by fNIRS and fMRI.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * healthiness based on history and psychiatric assessment Exclusion Criteria: * a medical history of a major systemic illness or a neurological or psychiatric disorder * pregnancy * common fNIRS, MRI and TMS exclusion criteria such as a history of brain surgery, head injury, cardiac pacemaker, intracranial metallic particles or a history of seizures

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Georg S. Kranz, PhD

✉ georg.kranz@polyu.edu.hk

📞 27664838

Principal Investigator

Georg S. Kranz

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT06902571 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 60 Years, studying Healthy Adults. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT06902571 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06902571 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at georg.kranz@polyu.edu.hk for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT06902571 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Hong Kong, Hong Kong.

Who is sponsoring the NCT06902571 clinical trial?

NCT06902571 is sponsored by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. The principal investigator is Georg S. Kranz at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. The trial plans to enroll 5 participants.

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