Menstrual Cycle TMS Plasticity Pilot
ConditionCortical Activation
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age20-40
SponsorUniversity of Pennsylvania
Aim 1: Assess how menstrual cycle phase affects motor cortex plasticity in females.
Aim 2: Compare motor cortex plasticity between males and females across the same time points, identifying potential sex differences in TMS response.
Aim 3: Examine associations between serum hormone levels and TMS-induced plasticity within and between sexes.
Able to give their consent
If female, must have menstrual cycles of normal frequency, regularity, and duration.
Non-English speaking
Any medical condition that increases risk for TMS
History of seizure
History of epilepsy