Effect of Non-invasive Magnetic Stimulation of the Brain on Breathlessness in Healthy Individuals. (AHrTMS)
Dyspnea
About this trial
This is an interventional basic science trial for Dyspnea focused on measuring Air Hunger
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: healthy individuals, over 18 years old, with no history of heart, lung or neurological conditions Exclusion Criteria: Any history of respiratory problems (including Asthma that involves regular use of inhalers) Any history of heart or circulatory problems (e.g. palpitations, arrhythmias, angina, BP) Any history of epilepsy, convulsions or seizures, migraines, or fainting Any history of anxiety disorders (e.g. panic attacks) Any history of serious head injury or brain surgery Any metal parts in the head (except dental wire) Any implants (e.g. pacemaker, insulin pump, neurostimulator) Pregnancy or problems with alcohol or drug abuse.
Sites / Locations
- Oxford Brookes UniversityRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Experimental
Active Comparator
Sham Comparator
Stimulation of Left DLPFC
Stimulation of Right DLPFC
Sham Stimulation
Intervention applied to Left DLPFC located by the BeamF3 technique
Intervention applied to Right DLPFC located by the BeamF3 technique
Sham intervention applied to either the left or right DLPFC