NCT07433829 Prefrontal Neuroplasticity and Coping Strategies in Healthy Population
| NCT ID | NCT07433829 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | The Hong Kong Polytechnic University |
| Condition | Health Adult Subjects |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 42 participants |
| Start Date | 2026-01-17 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-03-30 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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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 42 participants in total. It began in 2026-01-17 with a primary completion date of 2026-03-30.
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Brief Summary
The current study serves as a pilot for the GRF project "Predicting illness trajectories in fully remitted major depression using concurrent TBS/fNIRS." The project examines whether intermittent theta-burst stimulation (iTBS) induces immediate changes in prefrontal excitability in healthy individuals, compared to sham stimulation. In this randomized, sham-controlled trial, investigators will assess several psychological measures-including the Perceived Stress Scale and the Coping Inventory for Stressful Situations-to explore how stress levels and coping strategies relate to immediate prefrontal cortex (PFC) activity changes following TBS.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 18-60 years old; Exclusion Criteria: * a family history of psychiatric disorders; * history of or currently diagnosed neuropsychiatric conditions; * history of or active systemic illnesses such as cancer, epilepsy, diabetes, hypertension, or other medical conditions; * contraindications to transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS); * any prior exposure to brain stimulation procedures.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07433829 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 60 Years, studying Health Adult Subjects. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT07433829 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07433829 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at Georg.kranz@polyu.edu.hk for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07433829 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Hong Kong, China.
Who is sponsoring the NCT07433829 clinical trial?
NCT07433829 is sponsored by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. The trial plans to enroll 42 participants.