A Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Approach to Treat Misophonia
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Summary
The purpose of the project is to assess the efficacy of parietal transcranial magnetic stimulation in misophonia. N=60 participants will undergo two transcranial magnetic stimulation sessions: one inhibitory and another excitatory. During both sessions, the parietal region will be stimulated. Participants will perform computerized tasks immediately before and after the stimulation, while EEG, heart rate, and skin temperature will be recorded. These recordings will be used to assess if TMS can be used to improve tolerance to misophonia triggers.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18–55 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * Hypersensitive to presence of a specific sound, which may be accompanied by irritation, anger/outbursts, or fear. * Must be between the ages of 18 - 55. * Must be fluent in English since the study's instructions, surveys, and tasks will be in English. Exclusion Criteria: * Axis I Psychiatric condition, past or present, as defined in DSM-V. * Disability or medical condition that prohibits completion of study. Participants must be able to complete all study procedures to ensure optimal conditions for data analysis. * Central Nervous System (CNS) disease, such as history…
Interventions
- OtherTranscranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is an FDA-approved non-invasive brain stimulation technology. It is currently used for treating depression. Applications to other disorders such as OCD and anxiety using TMS are currently under investigation. TMS will be administered for 25 minutes.
Location
- Mount Sinai WestNew York, New York