Plain-English translation of NCT06968026 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial studied a treatment called transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) — a noninvasive procedure that uses magnetic pulses to stimulate specific areas of the brain — in women experiencing both recurrent pregnancy loss and anxiety. Researchers examined whether this brain stimulation could produce measurable changes in heart rhythm and autonomic nervous system function, which controls automatic body processes like heart rate. The trial aimed to find the right intensity levels for safe and effective treatment.
Women who experience recurrent pregnancy loss often develop significant anxiety and depression and may have an imbalance in how their nervous system regulates stress and heart function. Researchers wanted to explore whether targeting a specific brain region involved in anxiety and emotional regulation could help restore healthier heart rhythm patterns and reduce anxiety symptoms.
Participants attended a single study session where their heart rhythm was continuously monitored using an electrocardiogram (ECG) while they received magnetic brain stimulation over a specific area of the brain. The stimulation was delivered in six gradually increasing intensity levels, with each level lasting 40 seconds followed by a brief rest. The entire procedure was designed to map how the brain and heart respond to this treatment at different stimulation strengths.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jul 14, 2026 · Not medical advice
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