Effects of forehead nerve stimulation on brain and heart
This study tests how gentle electrical stimulation on your forehead (like a tiny healing patch) affects brain waves and heart rate in healthy people. You will have two MRI scans on different days—one with the device turned on and one with it off—to see if the tingling sensation changes your brain or body activity.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 40 years old.
- You are right-handed.
- You are generally healthy with no history of brain, nerve, or heart conditions.
- You have no metal in your body (like a pacemaker or braces) and are not claustrophobic.
- You are not pregnant and are not taking medications that affect your brain or heart rate.
- You avoid heavy smoking, alcohol, or drug use and have regular sleep patterns.
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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