Optimizing the Timing of rTMS to Enhance the Administration of Insomnia Treatment (NCT06656533)
Improving Insomnia Treatment by Optimizing Timing of rTMS Administration
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) has shown to be a promising technique for improving insomnia symptoms and sleep quality. However, the impact of circadian rhythmicity on rTMS sessions and its potential influence on insomnia therapy remains unclear. Moreover, the effect of rTMS on objective sleep parameters is not fully established. The objective of this pilot study is to establish key feasibility and preliminary data that would be used for an R-level grant application focused on optimizing rTMS therapy for insomnia. The investigators will acquire feasibility data from ten adults with Insomnia disorder. Participants will receive ten sessions rTMS over two weeks, either in the morning or evening. Sleep parameters will be assessed before, during, and after completion of rTMS and brain cortical excitability will be collected before rTMS treatment. The investigators aim to 1) evaluate the impact of circadian timing of rTMS sessions on subjective and objective sleep outcomes, 2) assess the time course of improvements in sleep outcomes, and 3) examine the association between sleep outcomes and cortical excitability. The overarching goal of this work is to optimize rTMS therapy for insomnia by investigating the impact of circadian timing on rTMS sessions and assessing potential variations in subjective and objective measures of sleep.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: 1070 Arastradero Road — Palo Alto, California
Age range: 25 Years to 45 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Repeated Transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) (OTHER)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
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📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- 1070 Arastradero Road — Palo Alto, California
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (951) 231-3891
Email: maryamahmadi529@gmail.com
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💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.