Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation and working memory

Evaluation of the effects of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation on working memory performance in patients with multiple sclerosis by source localization with EEG and MRI

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20210614051574N11

Enrollment

Registered

2022-04-27

Start date

2022-06-21

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2022-05-02

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Conditions

Multiple sclerosis. Multiple sclerosis

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group 1: Patients in this group undergo brain waves and brain anatomy in areas related to working memory before interventions. They will then undergo 5 sessions of treatme

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to 65 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Diagnosis of MS by a neurologist Age 18 to 65 years Informed consent to participate in the study Have a minimum literacy

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Existence of a suicidal plan or serious thoughts Taking antidepressants and anti-anxiety drugs Pregnancy or breastfeeding Contraindications to the use of the device

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Electroencephalogram signals. Timepoint: Before starting treatment and after the last session of brain stimulation. Method of measurement: By electroencephalogram.;Anatomy of the brain in areas related to memory. Timepoint: Before starting treatment and after the last session of brain stimulation. Method of measurement: MRI machine.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMajid Barakatin

Esfahan University of Medical Sciences

mohammadsharifi.ghasem@gmail.com+98 31 3729 4005

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026