In many scientific publication it is stressed that TMS can lead to a much better understanding of brain function. This is because it allows revealing causal relationships. Our research will convey deeper insights into the neuronal mechanisms underlying inhibitory processes and to which extent the dysfunction of such processes can lead to dysfunctional emotional processing. not applicable
Conditions
Interventions
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) prior to task execution.
Sponsors
Universiteit Maastricht
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Healthy vonlunteers, aged 18-45 years.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: (Family)background of mental health issues or epilepsy, and metal or medical implants in the body. You can find a detailed overview of all exclusion criteria in the attached TMS screening questionnaire. The medically responsible physician Dr. C. J. van Leeuwen will check whether or not a candidate is suited for participantion in the experiment.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| TMS-induced behavioral changes assessed via reaction times (measured by button presses), and error rates (computed from the percentages of correct and false responses). | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed