Brain stimulation for stuttering: a TMS study
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests whether a non‑invasive brain stimulation technique called transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) can help reduce stuttering. The trial involves sitting in a chair while a magnetic coil gently stimulates parts of your brain that control speech.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You currently stutter.
- You have normal hearing and vision (glasses or contacts are okay).
- You speak English as your first and only language.
- You do not have any metal in your body (like screws, plates, or a pacemaker) and have no history of seizures or epilepsy.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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