Brain function in Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome - Diagnosed Arm
In person · Pittsburgh · PA · United States
Research provider: Pitt+Me
About this study
Are you 18-60 years old? Have you been diagnosed with cyclic vomiting syndrome? You may be able to participate in a study to determine whether brain function in patients with cyclic vomiting syndrome differs from brain function in healthy people. Participation involves the use of a non-invasive method of brain stimulation called transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). Compensation is provided.
What you’ll do
Participation in this study requires at least one, and up to 5 more in-person study visits, each taking up to 4 hours to complete. During these visits, a non-invasive method of brain stimulation will be used to repeatedly activate muscles in your dominant hand. Muscle activation will be measured with skin electrodes that record the underlying electrical signal. Skin electrodes will also be used to record the electrical activity of your heart, the electrocardiogram or ECG. During a session, you may be asked to perform simple breathing tasks, such as deep breathing or breath holding. At the first session we will determine your sensitivity for TMS. Based on that assessment, you may be invited back for follow-up sessions. All visits can be scheduled at your convenience over the course of the next several months.
Who the researchers are looking for
Are you 18-60 years old? Have you been diagnosed with cyclic vomiting syndrome? You may be able to participate in a study to determine whether brain function in patients with cyclic vomiting syndrome differs from brain function in healthy people. Participation involves the use of a non-invasive method of brain stimulation called transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). Compensation is provided.
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